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eye anatomy

Are Eyes Organs? A Comprehensive Guide to Eye Anatomy

Written By Courtney Dryer
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Are eyes organs? It’s a question many people ask. Composed of many intricate parts, the eye bends light rays to stimulate nerve cells in the retina and, by way of the optic nerve, sends messages for interpretation by the brain. The brain uses the information from both optic nerves and combines it to create one clear image.

The connection between the eyes and brain is the reason for headaches when your vision changes and a loss of your peripheral vision due to stroke or tumor. If you’re interested in learning more about eye anatomy, this guide is for you. From are eyes organs to what are choroid and vitreous, we’re answering all your burning eye questions!

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June 24, 2022
Thyroid eye disease

What Is Thyroid Eye Disease? What You Should Know

Written By Michael Healy
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An estimated one out of every 100 Americans is affected by a condition known as Graves’ disease. Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease that leads to an overactive thyroid, a condition more commonly known as hyperthyroidism. Those diagnosed with Graves’ disease are also at an increased risk of developing Graves’ ophthalmopathy, also known as thyroid eye disease (TED).

In fact, it’s estimated that one out of every four people with Graves’ disease will experience some form of TED. In addition, and according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), TED is five times more common in women but more likely to be more severe in men.

For most, symptoms of TED usually appear within six months of the appearance of symptoms associated with Graves’ disease.

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April 16, 2022
ocular dominance

How to Determine Dominant Eye​ Using a Simple Test

Written By Louise Wood
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When it comes to hand dominance, you’re either a “righty” or a “lefty.” But what about your eyes? Does one do more work than the other? Is your dominant eye the same as the hand you write with? I’m talking about ocular dominance, and while it doesn’t always play a pivotal role in your life, it can be useful to learn which of your eyes is dominant. Here’s how to determine dominant eye​ using a simple test!

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January 7, 2022
flashes and floaters

Eye Floaters and Flashes: When Should You Worry About Them?

Written By Louise Wood
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Are you seeing lightning flashes (and there is no thunderstorm)? Do you feel like you are constantly living in a tornado of dust? You’re not losing it. It may be merely a visual phenomenon. If you have seen something moving across your field of vision, or you think you are seeing ants moving on the table, you could be experiencing eye floaters.

A floater is a universal term for specks, threads, or cobweb-type images that you see drifting in your vision. Sometimes, when you have eye floaters, you will also notice a flash of light similar to a camera’s flash.

Eye flashes and floaters can be harmless, but they can also be a warning sign trouble is on its way.

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December 17, 2021
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