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If you’ve ever wondered what all those pieces of equipment at your ophthalmologist’s office do, wonder no more. Here, we explain what you’re likely to encounter and why.

Glaucoma comes in two forms, open-angle and angle-closure. While both start from the same problem, the symptoms are very different. Here’s what you need to know to understand the difference between them.

Commonly called “surfer’s eye,” a pterygium is a fleshy growth on the surface of the eye that can lead to uncomfortable symptoms. But can it affect your eyesight? We have the answer for you.

If you’re a diabetic, you need to take extra care of your eyes to prevent vision loss. Here’s why.

Dry eye is a common eye condition that results from lack of sufficient or good-quality tears. Learn about seven of the symptoms of dry eye and about treatment options, here.

Floaters in your vision are common and usually not harmful, but it’s important to get them checked out as soon as possible. Keep reading to learn about the three causes of floaters and how they’re treated.

A comprehensive eye exam is the best way to take a measure of your eye health. What can you expect from such an exam? We have the answers for you here.

Glaucoma can result from a number of different causes. But does heredity play a role, and can you change it if it does? Keep reading to learn all about glaucoma and heredity.

If your eyes don’t produce enough tears, you can develop a condition called dry eye disease. Learn what this means for your eye health and what you can do about it.

Glaucoma is an insidious disease that can rob you of your sight before you experience any symptoms, but regular eye exams can assure you get treatment as early as possible. Here’s what you need to know.

Red eyes can occur because of an innocuous condition like not enough tear production or from something problematic like glaucoma. Keep reading to learn more about when red eyes are and aren’t the result of a serious condition.

Floaters in your visual field can be annoying and uncomfortable, but can they put your eyesight at risk? Keep reading to learn when floaters are normal and when they’re not.

If you have a pink, fleshy growth on the white of your eye, it’s probably a pterygium. It’s not dangerous, but you may want to have it removed. Learn when pterygium surgery might be the right choice.

Everyone needs regular eye exams to ensure good health, but it’s especially important for people with diabetes. Learn how high sugar levels can affect your eye health and how regular exams can catch problems early.

Floaters are dark spots or shapes that appear in your visual field. Some causes are benign, but others require immediate medical care. Learn about the different causes so you’ll know when to make an appointment with your ophthalmologist.

If you suffer from dry eyes, you know how irritating they can be. Whether your condition comes from too few tears or not enough quality tears, we can provide the help you need.

Small, drifting specks. Strands of light that flash. If you’ve experienced these in your vision, you’re not alone. Floaters and flashes are common, especially with age. Read on to learn more.

Do you suffer with the stinging and burning of dry eye syndrome? Read on to learn what can cause this condition and what some of the treatment options are.

Do you have cloudy vision? If so, you may have cataracts. Read on to learn what’s involved in laser cataract surgery and why it’s superior to traditional surgery.

You may be seeing clearly, but that doesn’t mean you can skip your annual eye exam. Regular exams catch disease or vision changes in their earliest stages, before they cause complications or long-term, irreversible vision loss.