Obtaining a highly detailed image of the retina is crucial for getting an early and accurate diagnosis for several diseases that affect eyesight. Read more about Retina Exam
Nystagmus is the medical term for the rhythmic wobbling of the eyes. You can see a type of nystagmus by watching the eyes of a passenger who looks outside the window of a moving car or train. Read more about Nystagmus
Lasik is a new procedure that borrows technology from laser keratotomy and radial keratotomy to correct near sightedness and astigmatism. To correct near sightedness, doctors try to change the way light is refracted through the eye. Read more about New Lasic
The space at the front of the eye between the cornea and the iris is filled with a clear fluid known as aqueous humor. The central part of the eye is also filled with a gel-like substance called vitreous humor. Read more about Diabetes Retinitis
Ideally light that enters the eye is refracted by the cornea, which is the clear covering on the front of the eye and is also refracted by the lens, coming to a sharp focus on the retina at the back of the eye. Read more about Detached_Retina
The first report on color blindness was written by the British chemist John Dalton who was himself afflicted with it. Read more about Color Blindness
If you’re considering LASIK surgery to get rid of your glasses, you might want to ask your doctor about the risks of LASIK surgery. There are many factors that can play a role in the success of the procedure, even factors like the temperature and humidity. A new study just released shows that climate factors like temperature and humidity can affect LASIK surgery outcomes. Often, the patient has to come back in to get a touchup, to fine tune the vision correction. Read more about LASIK STUDY
LASIK is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses. The goal of this Web site is to provide objective information to the public about LASIK surgery. Read more about Lasik
