Author: Dr. Shaun Larsen

Diabetic eye test Dealing with diabetes can hurt your eyes. It may affect the tiny blood vessels in the retina, which is the back surface of your eye. Diabetic retinopathy is the name for this disease. You are also more likely to get cataracts and glaucoma if you have diabetes. You might not know your…

What does a retinal pucker mean? An uncommon eye problem called a macular pucker can make your vision wavy or blurry. Most of the time, there is no clear cause.  A lot of people with macular pucker have mild symptoms, and most of them don’t need any kind of treatment. You may need surgery to…

What is MIGS Glaucoma Surgery? A novel technique called microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) aims to lower the risks connected with conventional glaucoma surgery. As opposed to standard glaucoma surgery, MIGS involves smaller incisions in the eye, precise lasers, and minuscule implants, all of which promote quicker healing and visual recovery. When a patient has both…

What is Goniotomy? A goniotomy is a surgical procedure used to create a better outflow of a glaucoma patient’s inner eye fluid and lower the interocular pressure. The glaucoma procedure can be used either alone or in conjunction with medicine or eye drops. A goniotomy opens up the trabecular meshwork, the first layer of the…

Anti glaucoma medications Millions of people worldwide suffer from glaucoma, a complicated eye disease that requires careful therapy to protect eyesight. Anti-glaucoma medications are essential for treating glaucoma. We shall explore the topic of anti-glaucoma drugs in this extensive guide, including topics such as their significance, appropriate use, storage, and more. By the time you…

Vitamins to Reduce Eye Pressure – It is impossible to exaggerate the importance of vitamins and nutrients in preserving healthy vision. In this thorough guide, we’ll delve into the realm of vitamins and supplements and examine how they might help treat the dangerous eye disease glaucoma and lower eye pressure. Since glaucoma affects millions of…

Medically reviewed by Shaun Larsen, OD, Doctor of Optometry, Southern College of Optometry. Last clinically reviewed: July 2026 | Next scheduled review: July 2027 In brief: normal intraocular pressure is usually quoted as roughly 10 to 21 mmHg, with an average around 15 to 16 mmHg. But that range is statistical, not safe. It describes…

The phrase “low vision insurance” may not be as well known in the world of health insurance as it is in the world of home or auto insurance. However, it is of utmost significance to those who struggle with vision impairment. Low vision insurance can be a ray of hope, providing a direct route to…

New technologies are changing how visually impaired people engage with their surroundings in a world that is increasingly digital and visually focused. This blog goes into the field of “new technology for the visually impaired” and examines the most recent innovations that are improving millions of people’s lives. We’ll talk about cutting-edge innovations as well…

The “silent thief of sight,” or glaucoma, is a devastating eye disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by elevated intraocular pressure, which, if ignored, can cause irreversible visual loss. Thankfully, improvements in medical technology have led to a range of therapeutic alternatives, such as laser therapy for glaucoma. We shall go…

Imagine living in a world where seeing clearly is a daily struggle and every peek at the outside world is hampered by a birth defect. For those who have Primary Congenital Glaucoma (PCG), this is the reality. We will go deeply into the realm of PCG in this thorough guide, learning about what it is,…

Imagine living in a world where seeing clearly is a daily struggle and every peek at the outside world is hampered by a birth defect. For those who have Primary Congenital Glaucoma (PCG), this is the reality. We will go deeply into the realm of PCG in this thorough guide, learning about what it is,…