What is nystagmus? Nystagmus (pronounced “ni-STAG-muhs”) is a condition where your eyes make rapid, repetitive, uncontrolled movements. Your eyes may move in different directions: Side to side (horizontal nystagmus). Up
Nystagmus
Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis
What is Leber’s congenital amaurosis? Leber’s congenital amaurosis (LCA) is a rare condition that affects the retinas in babies’ eyes. Babies born with LCA have low vision — they often
Accommodative dysfunction
Accommodative dysfunction is an eye-focusing problem resulting in blurred vision—up close and/or far away— frequently found in children or adults who have extended near-work demand. One of the visual skills
Acanthamoeba
Acanthamoeba is one of the most common organisms in the environment. Although it rarely causes infection, when it does occur, it can threaten your vision. Irritated eye – eye infection
Aphakia
Aphakia means not having a lens inside your eye. The lens is the clear, oval-shaped structure behind the iris (colored part of your eye) and pupil. It focuses light rays
Corneal flash burns
What are corneal flash burns? Corneal flash burns are sunburn-like injuries to the corneas of your eyes. The cornea is bowl-shaped and protects the pupil and iris at the front
Low vision
Low Vision Low vision is a condition that you can’t correct with glasses or surgery. It’s bad enough to make everyday activities difficult. A low vision specialist can test your
Dry eyes
Dry eye is a common condition that can cause discomfort and irritation. Fortunately, there are a number of home treatments that can help alleviate the symptoms of dry eye. Natural
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), also known as temporal arteritis, is a medical condition that primarily affects arteries in the head, particularly those in the temples. This inflammatory disease can have
Peripheral vision
Peripheral vision really matters in our day-to-day lives. It’s what helps you drive, play sports, or even just walk around without bumping into things. But, it’s a bummer when we