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Subconjunctival Hemorrhages: Why Is There Blood In My Eye?

Written By Michael Healy

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Our eyes are intricate and delicate structures that are essential for how we perceive the world. While it’s easy to take your vision for granted, occasional abnormalities can occur, and when they do, they often cause serious alarm and concern. One such unsettling occurrence is the appearance of a subconjunctival hemorrhage, or the presence of blood in the eye.

The presence of a subconjunctival hemorrhage can be especially alarming when it shows up in the conjunctiva, or the thin, clear membrane that protects the eye, the inside of the eyelid, and the sclera (the white part of the eye).

While the presence of blood in your eye can be quite alarming at first glance, understanding its causes, risk factors, and potential treatments can help alleviate fears and even improve your overall eye health.

Is Uveitis Easy to Treat? (And Other FAQs)

Written By Courtney Dryer

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Ever heard of uveitis? It’s a rare condition that affects only 38 in 100,000 people, but results in 30,000 new cases of legal blindness each year.

While uveitis is a serious eye condition. The condition will not resolve without treatment and can result in blindness.

However, if caught early, it is easily diagnosed and treated.

Sunglass Lens Colors: How Color Affects Your Vision and Eye Health

Written By Michael Healy

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Did you know that the color of your sunglass lenses goes far beyond aesthetics? Sunglass lens colors play a crucial role in not only safeguarding your eye health but also enhancing your performance during specific activities.

This article takes a deeper look into how different sunglass lens colors can affect your well-being and why certain shades are better suited for particular activities.

How Cancer Treatments Can Affect Your Eyes

Written By Courtney Dryer

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As you’ve heard, the eye is the window to the body. We know that many systemic diseases can affect the eye, but did you know many medications also have side effects that affect your vision? Many new cancer treatments, called immunotherapies, may have ocular side effects.

As with any cancer treatment, doctors must evaluate whether the ocular side effects are detrimental enough to discontinue the drug or if continuation of the therapy is best to save the patient’s life. Often, the oncologist and eye doctor will work together to monitor the eye for changes prior to the next round of treatment.

Keratoconus Symptoms: What Are the Warning Signs?

Written By Courtney Dryer

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Most patients have never heard of a condition called keratoconus; some may hear it for the first time when they go for a LASIK surgery evaluation. While it is a relatively rare condition, it can have a significant impact on the quality of life of those diagnosed. Though we are still not sure of the exact etiology, there have been many advancements in treating and managing the disease. Here’s what to know about keratoconus symptoms and treatment options.

What is keratoconus, and what are keratoconus symptoms?

Keratoconus means cone-shaped cornea. It’s a bilateral and asymmetric disease that causes progressive thinning and steeping of the cornea.