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Pollution and its risks in vision
Thursday, 20 January 2022
Air pollution is often associated with respiratory illnesses, but the eyes can also be affected, as the ocular surface is often exposed, making it vulnerable to airborne contaminants.
Dry eye: habits that harm eye health
Thursday, 13 January 2022
Some daily habits can affect our eyesight and cause gradual damage, if we are not paying attention. They could also cause discomfort, which can be resolved by practices that help combat and improve their effects. Next, we explain some of them.
What is a macular fold?
Thursday, 30 December 2021
The macular fold is a wrinkle, crease, or bulge in the macula, which is responsible for sharp, detailed central vision, known as visual acuity. The macula must be smooth at the back of the eye in order to function properly.
Learn more about retinitis pigmentosa
Thursday, 23 December 2021
Retinitis pigmentosa is an eye disease that affects the retina, causing early and progressive degeneration of its cells. This pathology alters the way the retina responds to light, thus making vision difficult.
What is a chalazion and how is it different from a stye?
Thursday, 16 December 2021
When we talk about chalazion we refer to a bulge on the eyelid, which arises when a fat gland is blocked. You may not notice it at first, but as the chalazion grows, the eyelids may become red, swollen, and sometimes tender to the touch.
What is diplopia?
Thursday, 09 December 2021
Diplopia is an alteration in vision based on the perception of two images of the same object. Diplopia can occur horizontally (the images are side by side); vertical (images are on top of each other) or oblique (images are both vertical and horizontal).
What is diabetic retinopathy?
Tuesday, 30 November 2021
People with diabetes can develop an eye disease known as diabetic retinopathy, which occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels in the retina. When these blood vessels are damaged, they can swell and leak blood, which could cause permanent blindness.
How to Take Care of Contact Lenses
Wednesday, 10 November 2021
Contact lenses that are worn for a long time, or that do not fit well, can scratch your eyes. They can also cause blood vessels to grow in the cornea, a dangerous condition that could threaten your vision.
Eye care when traveling
Thursday, 28 October 2021
Accidents and eye injuries could in some cases cause permanent loss of vision. For this reason, it is important to treat them on time and with the appropriate specialist. When an unforeseen situation happens while traveling, outside of our known environment, we usually do not know how to proceed or where to turn.
Astigmatism: Symptoms and Causes
Friday, 22 October 2021
Astigmatism is a common - and generally treatable - flaw in the curvature of the eye, causing blurred near and far vision.
Vision changes with age
Tuesday, 12 October 2021
As we age our vision is affected, this is why it is important to have our eye exams. Here are 10 common vision changes during this stage of life.
What is eye strain?
Tuesday, 05 October 2021
When we expose our eyes to a task for too long, we can experience what is called eye fatigue or asthenopia. This does not cause permanent damage to our eyes, but it can cause us a lot of discomfort.
