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Do you wake up with crusty, irritated eyelids? Do your eyes feel gritty, itchy, or inflamed throughout the day? You might have blepharitis, a common condition caused by bacteria, Demodex mites, or clogged oil glands. The good news is, you can manage it at home with a few simple over-the-counter treatments. As an ophthalmologist, I recommend these three easy and effective […]

Is It Just a Pterygium, or Something More Serious? If you’ve been worried about a strange growth on your eye or wondering if it’s something serious, you’re in the right place. Could it just be a pterygium, or could it be something more concerning, like ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN), a form of eye cancer?

Glaucoma is often referred to as the “silent thief of sight” because it can rob you of your vision without you even noticing. Over 4 million Americans are affected by glaucoma, yet half of them are completely unaware. That’s over 2 million people who don’t know they have a condition that has already caused blindness

What Is Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Wet ARMD)? Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Wet ARMD) is a less common but more severe form of macular degeneration that affects the central part of the retina, called the macula. The macula is responsible for sharp, detailed vision, and damage to it can lead to significant vision loss. Wet

What Is Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Dry ARMD)? Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) is the most common form of macular degeneration, a progressive eye condition that affects the macula—the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. Dry ARMD accounts for about 80–90% of all ARMD cases and develops gradually, often over years.

Why Is Glaucoma Called the Silent Thief of Sight? Glaucoma is often referred to as the “silent thief of sight” because it causes gradual vision loss without noticeable symptoms in its early stages. Most people with glaucoma don’t realize they have it until significant damage to the optic nerve has already occurred, leading to irreversible

How We Manage Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) is the advanced stage of diabetic eye disease, where abnormal blood vessels grow in the retina as a response to chronic damage and oxygen deprivation. These fragile vessels can bleed, scar, and lead to severe vision complications, including retinal detachment and blindness. Fortunately, with timely

Managing Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR) Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) is an early stage of diabetic retinopathy, a condition caused by prolonged high blood sugar levels damaging the small blood vessels in the retina. While NPDR doesn’t involve the growth of new, abnormal blood vessels like the proliferative stage, it can still lead to significant vision

Understanding Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) is the most common form of glaucoma and a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Known as the “silent thief of sight,” POAG progresses gradually and often without noticeable symptoms until significant vision loss has occurred. Here’s what you need to know about this condition and

What Is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes and is one of the leading causes of vision loss in working-age adults. This condition occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the tiny blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that’s essential