by Eye Contact | Mar 15, 2023 | Eye Disease
A choroidal neovascular membrane is a severe complication that occurs with several eye diseases. Among the most common conditions to lead to a choroidal neovascular membrane are age-related macular degeneration, Best’s disease, and degenerative myopia. A choroidal...
by Eye Contact | Jun 5, 2022 | Eye Disease
A potential cause of a red and painful eye is iritis, or inflammation of the iris. This condition may be recurrent and cause many symptoms like light sensitivity, eye pain, and eye irritation. About the Iris The iris is the colored portion of the eye that is...
by Eye Contact | Feb 1, 2022 | Eye Disease
The cornea is the front of the eye which is clear and responsible for bending light into the eye. When diseases affect the cornea it can cause pain, blurry vision, and other symptoms. Corneal diseases can be inherited, virus, bacterial or fungal. Inherited...
by Eye Contact | Oct 25, 2021 | Eye Disease
Many people want to know if they are susceptible to a disease that a parent has or if they may potentially pass a condition on to a child. If a disease is inherited, it is because it is a genetic condition. Types of Genetic Conditions There are many different...
by Eye Contact | Sep 29, 2021 | Eye Disease, Pediatric
Pink eye is among the most common eye diseases and is typically thought of as a condition that affects children. While it is true that children are affected by pink eye, this disease can affect anyone of any age. What Exactly is Pink Eye? Pink eye is a viral...
