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What does blood in the back of the eye signify, anyway?

It could be a retinal vein occlusion, an ocular disorder that can occur in older people when the blood vessels to the retina are blocked.

The retina is the back part of the eye where light...

Just remember...we warned you these were really bad!

1. Why did the guy try to avoid eye surgery by rubbing ketchup in his eyes?  He had heard that Heinz sight was 20/20.
2. Patient: “Doc, I get a stabbing pain in my eye every time I take a sip of...

Is making an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam for your children on your back-to-school checklist? It needs to be.

No amount of new clothes, backpacks, or supplies will allow your child to reach their potential in school if they have an...

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive degenerative condition of the neurological system.  Parkinson’s disease manifests itself in many ways, often starting off very slowly and subtly. One of the earliest symptoms is a slight tremor in one or both...

The tears that coat the surface of your eyes have both a liquid and a mucous layer to them. It is normal to have a small amount of mucus in your tear film. But that mucus can significantly increase when the eye gets irritated.

Some of the most...

As an eye doctor, diagnosing a red eye can be challenging. Are we dealing with an infection, allergy, inflammation, or dryness?

A common question we get is, “Doc, my eyes are red, burning, itchy, and tearing. Is this dry eye or from allergies?”...