Vision Care

Dry eyes are the least likely symptom of early menopause and menopause that you would think of. It is not often mentioned as being a menopausal symptom most of the time. Menopausal and post-menopausal women often complain of dry eyes but it is with some ‘digging’ that a connection might be made. There are symptoms and causes of dry eye. There are treatments for early menopause symptoms including dry eye. Symptoms of Dry Eye Though dry eyes are not usually connected to menopause,... more

Many people suffer from dry eyes in varying degrees of severity. The symptoms can range from occasional and mild inconvenience to waking up to the eyelids stuck together and even adhering to the eye surface with acute discomfort lasting all day. In order to determine possible causes and treatment it is necessary to have an understanding of how the surface of the eyes function. Eyes are dependent upon tears to keep them constantly moist and lubricated to maintain comfort and vision. Tears consist... more

The dry eyes cause can come from many environmental aspects, aging, contact lenses and some eye health problems. If you find yourself with a problem with your eyes, you should consult a doctor if you have not figured out why this is occurring. You might need special medicated eye drops or some other type of help with the problem. If it is environmental, you might need to change the way you do some things. Environmental conditions can cause dry eyes. If you spend time in the sun without sunglasses... more

Dry Eyes is caused when our eyes produce tears that lack the moisture and lubrication that keep our eyes protected. When there is an imbalance in the tear system, people may experience dry eyes. A person with dry eyes may experience a feeling of sand in the eye. He usually has a decrease in the amount of tear production. What do tears do? Tears are a major protective agent for the eyes. They not only wash away dust from the eyes, they also soothe the eyes, provide oxygen and nutrients to the cornea,... more

The eye is a vital organ that converts the reflected light from an object into neuron signals and feed them to the brain for processing and identification of the object. The eyes can suffer from various conditions such as myopia, hyperopia, conjunctivitis, cataract, astigmatism, glaucoma, sty, infection and tumors. The eyelids blink several times a minute to clean the eyes and keep them moist, using the secretion of tears from the lacrimal gland. The lids also have a fast reflex action to protect... more

Understanding that Keratoconus is a progressive disease and causes stress on the patients should be important to your health care provider. The use of our vision is something we often take for granted until something like this happens. Although we learn the signs, symptoms, and treatment for Keratoconus the medical side of the disease is not the only area we need to manage. As human beings we are emotional. Our feelings and emotions can play a big part in how the disease progresses and how we take... more

One of the best ways to evaluate the cornea is through the use of Corneal Topography. There are various signs in the mapping that show the doctors signs of keratoconus and other progressive eye conditions. The topography can show irregular and steepening of the shape of the cornea. The normal cornea also has a 90 degree axes perpendicular in the cornea. In the normal cornea during corneal topographies there is a smooth and flat surface. If the topography shows irregularities or steepening this is... more

If you have keratoconus, you can skip the next paragraph and move right down to the lens styles available that can improve your life. Because if you have any form of keratoconus you already know how it affects your vision and life. You know that eyeglasses do not work; you know that your corneas are constantly dry and sensitive, and you know that without contact lenses, you would not be able to see. For those of you that do not have or know what it is; Keratoconus is a degenerative disease of the... more

There are several things you can do if you feel you are suffering from Keratoconus. The professionals will help not only evaluate your physical status but also take a thorough examination of your medical history. The Visit: When visiting the Ophthalmologist or Optometrist they will gather important medical and vision history. It is important to tell them everything you can about your history as well as family history. They will pay attention to your vision complaints to understand better what you... more

Generally when we think of Keratoconus what comes to mind? Well if you already a Keratoconus patient you may think of things like blurred vision, or nearsightedness, astigmatism, or even sensitivity to light. The truth is these are often generalized symptoms and are also associated with other conditions, making it hard to diagnose as Keratoconus. So what questions should you be asking your doctor and does your current doctor specialize in treating patients with Keratoconus? First the symptoms of... more