We experience life
with our eyes, which is why it’s so important to take care of your
vision. Colors, shapes, faces… about half of the brain’s cortex
is devoted to processing visual information transmitted from the
retina.
May is Healthy Vision Month, serving...
By Dr. Sarah Eccles-Brown, Elmquist Eye Group
Maintaining
healthy eyesight is essential. That’s why it is important to seek
proper treatment for issues that can impact the quality of your
vision. Changes in the eyelid tissues and surrounding skin are a
common, yet often...
Subtle changes in vision are a common occurrence as we age, easily written off or missed entirely. However, in some cases these changes may be a sign of a more serious condition or disease. January marks National Glaucoma Awareness...
If you have just been diagnosed with
cataracts, you may be thinking that surgery is the only option.
However, the existence of cataracts does not necessarily mean that
surgery is needed immediately, so it is important to understand your
options before proceeding.
Commonly associated...
Maintaining the health of your eyes is an important responsibility, and for those who wear contact lenses, healthy eye care habits are essential. That’s why Contact Lens Health Week, coming up Aug. 20-24, serves as a great opportunity to...
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of severe, irreversible vision impairment in the United States. It affects the macula, the central part of the retina supplying central vision.
There are two types of AMD: dry and wet....