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Vitreous Detachment: When Your Eye's Jelly Starts to Shift

You're looking at the sky or a white wall, and suddenly you see little floaty dots or flashes of light.


TIA (Mini-Stroke): When your Vision Flickers and Fades

A Transient Ischemic Attack is a mini-stroke that sometimes affects how you see.


Optic Neuritis

Optic neuritis is when the optic nerve gets inflamed or irritated.


Papilledema

Papilledema means the optic nerve in the back of the eye is swollen.


Amaurosis Fugax: The Vision Curtain that Comes and Goes

Imagine you're outside shooting some hoops or reading a book, and suddenly it's like someone pulled a curtain down over your eye.


What Is Ortho-K and How Does It Work?

Many people wear glasses or contacts every day to see clearly. However, some prefer a different option, one that does not need to be worn all day. Ortho-K, short for orthokeratology, offers a non-surgical approach to enhancing vision. It involves wearing special contact lenses while you sleep. These lenses gently reshape the front part of your eye to improve your eyesight during the day.


Central Serous Retinopathy

Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR) is an eye condition that can significantly affect your daily life.


What to Do if you Drop your Scleral Lens Down the Drain

If you've just watched your expensive, custom-fitted scleral lens disappear down the sink.


The Importance of Strengthening the Cornea in Keratoconus

If you have keratoconus, you probably already know that your cornea is weaker and thinner than it should be.


The Link Between Dry Eye and Screen Time: Protecting Your Vision in a Digital World

In today's fast-paced digital world, it's nearly impossible to escape screen time. Whether it's work-related computer use, browsing social media on your phone, or streaming your favorite shows, screens have become an integral part of everyday life. While technology has made many tasks more convenient, it has also led to an increase in eye-related complaints - especially dry eye symptoms.


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