Visual field test
Your visual field refers to how much you can see around you, including objects in your peripheral (side) vision. This test produces a map of your field of …
Your visual field refers to how much you can see around you, including objects in your peripheral (side) vision. This test produces a map of your field of …
Tearing in adults The lacrimal gland and other small glands located inside the eyelid and on the white part of the eye constantly produce tears to keep the …
A subconjunctival haemorrhage is similar to an ordinary bruise on the skin — it’s like a bruise of the eye. It usually appears as a single, …
Smoking and eye disease Tobacco smoking is directly linked to many adverse health effects, including high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer. Smoking is …
A retinal vein occlusion occurs when a vein in the eye’s retina is blocked. The retina is the layer of light-sensing cells lining the back of your eye. It …
Pterygium (pronounced tur-IJ-ee-um) and pinguecula (pronounced pin-GWEK-yoo-la) are growths on the cornea (the clear front window of the eye) and the …
Presbyopia is a condition in which your eyes gradually lose the ability to see things up close. It is not a disorder or disease but rather a natural …
Posterior capsulotomy is a surgical procedure that is sometimes necessary after cataract surgery. Why is a posterior capsulotomy Necessary? Cataract surgery …
Overflow tearing and chronic eye infections in infants Abnormal or overflow eye tearing is a common condition in infants. In fact, approximately one-third of …
Microvascular cranial nerve palsy (MCNP) is one of the most common causes of acute double vision in the older population. It occurs more often in patients …
The macula is the small area at the center of the eye’s retina that allows you to see fine details clearly. The retina is a layer of light-sensing cells …
The macula is the central area of one of the most important parts of your eye — the retina. The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue …