Iridodonesis: What it is, How it Affects Vision, and Treatment Options
Iridodonesis is a slight, visible trembling of the colored part of your eye, the iris, that usually means the lens inside the eye is not as stable as it should
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College Resources for Visually Impaired Students
College life brings new challenges, expectations, and opportunities. But for students with visual impairments, navigating campus and coursework can require additional planning and support. With the right tools, resources, and
Why Your Eyelids Hurt: Common Causes and Treatments
Eyelid pain or irritation can have various causes, ranging from mild irritation to a severe infection. Common symptoms include redness, swelling, crusting of lashes, itching, or a gritty feeling. It’s
Does Eye Color Affect Cataract Risk?
Several possible risk factors for developing cataracts exist, but the relationship between eye color and cataract risk is perhaps one of the most surprising. Evidence suggests that adults with darker
The Origin of the Lens Implant: Behind Modern Cataract Surgery
During World War II, British fighter pilots sometimes sustained eye injuries when the acrylic canopies of their aircraft shattered in combat. Remarkably, ophthalmologist Harold Ridley observed that the polymethyl methacrylate
Aqueous-Deficient Dry Eye: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Aqueous-deficient dry eye happens when the lacrimal glands do not make enough of the tear film’s watery layer, which leads to dryness, burning, blurred vision, and irritation. At Barnet Dulaney