Most people with high blood pressure don't experience symptoms until the disease has progressed further, which makes early detection by an experienced ophthalmologist all the more important in order to [...]
Diabetic retinopathy damages retinal blood vessels, leading to numerous symptoms. These may include floaters (dark strings or spots in your line of vision), blurred vision and reduced peripheral (side) vision.Take [...]
Dark circles under the eyes are an increasingly prevalent problem among adults, typically caused by shadowing in the hollow of periorbital muscles and lax skin. Numerous cosmetic formulations have been [...]
Glaucoma affects your eye's clear fluid, known as aqueous humor, by increasing intraocular pressure. But under normal circumstances it circulates and keeps intraocular pressure healthy; with glaucoma this fluid builds [...]
High blood pressure (or hypertension) is an all too common health issue in Jamaica that can seriously compromise several organs and systems - including eyes. Controlling one's blood pressure is [...]
Blurry or double vision (medically known as diplopia) can be very disorienting. It could simply be a simple sign of squint or it could indicate more serious eye problems. When [...]
Red eye is one of the most frequently seen complaints in primary care practice and may be an early indicator of serious diseases that require immediate referral. Symptoms of this [...]
Hypertension exerts excessive force on blood vessels, ultimately damaging various organs over time - including the eye itself - often manifested by hypertensive retinopathy as the most frequently seen manifestation [...]
Eyes in good health produce aqueous humor continuously and should produce equal amounts for drainage, thus creating an equilibrium in production and drainage in order to maintain stable pressure in [...]
Infants and children can suffer from eye issues just like adults do, so early diagnosis is key in order to prevent permanent damage to their eyesight. Parents need to remain [...]
As you get older, your eyes may start becoming blurrier. This is part of the natural aging process known as presbyopia - when your lens loses flexibility making it more [...]
Eye diseases can range from localized issues, like conjunctival inflammation or infection, to systemic conditions affecting all or most parts of the eye and uvea. Eye problems may also serve [...]
