Photophobia, or light sensitivity, is an intolerance of the eyes to light. Sources such as sunlight, fluorescent light and incandescent light all can cause discomfort, along with a need to squint or close the eyes. Headaches also may accompany light sensitivity. Light-sensitive people sometimes are bothered only by bright light. [...]

Diabetes is a disease in which glucose levels in your blood (also known as blood sugar) are high. Blood glucose is your body’s main source of energy and you get it from the food you eat. Your body makes a hormone called insulin that helps glucose from food you eat [...]

Eye drops are real medicine, just like tablets and injections. This means they need to be treated with the same care as other more familiar medications. Missing doses, discontinuing treatment or failing to use eye drops as directed can put your sight at risk. Eye drops are used in the [...]

Getting a good night sleep is great for physical and mental health. It is important for your eyes to get good quality of sleep because it helps them recover from eye strain and blurry vision from reading, driving, scrolling on your phone or working on your computer, and dry eyes [...]

Astigmatism is a type of refractive error, which occurs when there is an unusual curvature in the eye’s lens or cornea, this prevents light from being focused in the focal point of the retina. In a person with astigmatism, the cornea is often egg- or football-shaped and curves differently from [...]

Tears help your eyes stay healthy and comfortable. However, uncontrolled tearing or watery eyes can impact your well-being and daily life. Epiphora,  more commonly referred to as watery eyes is when you have excessive tear production. Tears serve several key roles in your body. They keep your eyes lubricated and [...]

Ophthalmoscopy also called funduscopy, is a test that allows your doctor to see inside your eyes, and properly evaluate the fundus of your eyes and other structures, with the aid of an Ophthalmoscope or a Fundus camera. It is an important eye examination, that is crucial in determining the health [...]

The term ocular hypertension usually refers to any situation in which the pressure inside the eye, called intraocular pressure, is higher than normal. Eye pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Normal eye pressure ranges from 10-21 mm Hg. Ocular hypertension is an eye pressure of greater than [...]

If you already have trouble driving or seeing at night nor during the day due to visual problems, know that driving in the rain is more dangerous. Visit your optometrist for a comprehensive eye examination and he or she will advice accordingly.  Light rain may not sharply reduce your visibility [...]

Genetics plays a role in increasing our chances of developing many medical disorders, including those that impact vision and eye health. More than 350  eye diseases are attributed to hereditary factors, including albinism, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), colorblindness, strabismus, glaucoma, night blindness and retinitis pigmentosa, refractive errors and others.   [...]