A corneal abrasion is a scratch to the epithelium. The cornea is made up of five layers and the epithelium is the outermost layer of the cornea that is exposed to the environment. It can be vulnerable to scratches...read more
There are significant dangers of viewing a solar eclipse incorrectly. According to Jeff Todd, President and CEO of Prevent Blindness, “During the last viewable eclipse in 2017, 215 million adults watched the event, but only 72% of people used...read more
Although the shift to remote work has had a profound impact on many workers, including those who have disabilities or are care givers to family members, it has in some instances been linked to a lower quality of sleep,...read more
Patients diagnosed with glaucoma, even at an early stage of the disease are at increased risk of driving that could lead to involvement in car accidents. It is known that glaucoma can decrease contrast sensitivity, motion detection, color perception, peripheral...read more
Many people may not associate specific eye symptoms with any condition, but eye allergies, also referred to as allergic conjunctivitis are common. Eye allergies occur when the eyes react to certain irritants called allergens. The eyes produce a substance called histamine...read more
Those caring for children are aware they can be susceptible to eye injury from any number of activities. When this occurs, depending on the nature of the injury, if it is non-emergent where immediate attention is needed in a hospital...read more
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