Why Am I Seeing Spots And Floaters?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Every once in a while we all see a spot or floater flash by our field of vision. It might be a speck of dust or a little eye liquid (vitreous) that’s making its way across the lens. Seeing more frequent spots and floaters means it is time to schedule an appointment with your optometrist or…
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Pediatric Eye Exams Catch Retinoblastoma Early
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education,Eye Exams
Retinoblastoma is a type of eye cancer that develops in the retina, an inner layer of tissue at the back of the eye that is made up of light-sensitive cells. It develops early in life, making it the most common type of eye cancer in children. As with any cancer, early detection is the key…
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Retinitis Pigmentosa: Symptoms & Treatments
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Retinitis pigmentosa is a genetically inherited condition that causes a breakdown in the cells that form the retina. The retina is located at the back of the eye near the optic nerve. Its main job is to receive light that the lens has focused on the retina’s surface, translate the visual information (using photoreceptors called…
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Ocular Hypertension: A Precursor To Glaucoma
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education,Glaucoma
The term hypertension typically refers to high blood pressure. In the realm of optometry and ophthalmology, ocular hypertension refers to a buildup of fluid pressure inside the eye. Just as high blood pressure must be managed well to support whole-body health, ocular hypertension requires immediate diagnosis and treatment to support eye and vision health. What Is Ocular Hypertension? …
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Nystagmus: The Case Of The Jiggling Eyeballs
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
The term nystagmus refers to a very rapid, lateral (side-to-side) movement of the eyeball. Everyone experiences a brief instance of it at some point in their life, typically the result of being overtired or straining to see something. However, any regular instances of nystagmus should generate an immediate call to an optometrist. Nystagmus is divided into…
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Macular Degeneration Is The Leading Cause Of Vision Loss
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss for adults 50-years and older in the United States, and that includes cataracts and glaucoma cases combined. It is an age-related cause of vision loss. And, while we can’t stop you from aging, there are things you can do to minimize your chances of developing macular degeneration…
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Keratoconus: Symptoms & Treatment Options
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
There are multiple components involved in clear, 20/20 (normal) vision, one of which is the shape of the eye’s anatomical parts. When certain parts of the eye take on a cone shape, rather than remaining round, it causes blurry vision. Keratoconus is one of the eye conditions that affect the eye’s anatomical shape. Your annual eye…
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Nearsighted vs Farsighted: What’s The Difference?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
If you make an appointment for a routine eye exam, you’ll participate in a series of diagnostic tests. One of the most common is called the Snellen Test Chart – the good ol’ fashioned “Eye Chart” that contains a series of different letters and numbers in varying sizes in descending order. The results of that and other diagnostic screenings…
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Eye Coordination: Get Your Eyes On The Same Team
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
When we look at the image of the world around us, it’s easy to forget that vision in two separate eyes leads to two separate images, both of which are integrated by the brain in order to make a single image. That process requires eye coordination between the eyes, the optic nerve, and the brain….
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Symptoms Of Color Blindness: Are You The 1 in 10?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Color blindness affects an individual’s ability to see and distinguish differences in color. It largely affects men (more on that below). Ophthalmologists determine that as much as 10% of the male population has diminished color vision, but women can have it as well (only about 1 in 200 women). While there is no treatment…
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