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Floaters

What are floaters? Floaters are little “cobwebs” or specks that float about in your field of vision. They are small, dark, shadowy shapes that can look like spots, thread-like strands, or squiggly lines. They move as your eyes move and seem to dart away when you try to look at them directly. They do not Continue Reading

Cataracts

What is a cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. A cataract can occur in either Continue Reading

Eyelid Skin Cancers

Despite their small surface area, up to 10 percent of all skin cancers occur on the eyelids. -Skin Cancer Foundation   “Eyelid skin cancer is not something most people think about”, said C. William Hanke, MD, senior vice president of The Skin Cancer Foundation. “With their thin, delicate structures, the eyes and surrounding areas are Continue Reading

Corneal Dystrophy

A corneal dystrophy is a condition in which one or more parts of the cornea lose their normal clarity due to a buildup of cloudy material. There are over 20 corneal dystrophies that affect all parts of the cornea. These diseases share many traits: They are usually inherited They affect the right and left eyes Continue Reading

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