1. XanthelasmaXanthelasma is a noncancerous accumulation of fatty deposits that form around the eyes. These benign skin formations typically exhibit yellowish hues with defined margins, and do not cause pain [...]

Cholesterol has earned itself a bad rep for increasing heart disease risk, but it can also have adverse effects on your eyes. Yellowish patches known as xanthelasma could be an [...]

Eye tissues provide vital clues as to your overall health. An optometrist may be able to tell if you have diabetes or high blood pressure by the shape and presence [...]

Light travels through the cornea and lens before striking photoreceptor cells at the back of retina - called rods and cones - which convert light into data pulses that travel [...]

Cataract surgery can be an effective and safe solution to improve vision, but it does not treat all eye problems and does not correct certain medical conditions. Under cataract surgery, [...]

Patients diagnosed with congenital retinal arteriovenous malformations frequently exhibit other angiomas across their bodies, creating an odd appearance with leakage on fluorescein angiography. Hemorrhage is a potential side effect of [...]

Blurry vision is an issue which may result from various conditions; most can be remedied easily using prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. Blurry vision can be a telltale sign of [...]

There are numerous eye diseases that could compromise your vision, with the most prevalent ones including: Diabetic Retinopathy - High blood sugar levels can wreak havoc with the small blood [...]

Eyelid freezes are often performed under local anesthetic to treat conditions that cause discomfort to the eye or hinder vision, including chronic dry eyes and impaired vision. Distichiasis, also known [...]

Untreated high blood pressure (hypertension) can have long-term repercussions that threaten vision. These conditions include changes and leakage within blood vessels as well as swelling in retina or choroid which [...]