What is glaucoma?

The human eye produces a fluid called aqueous humour which is responsible for the nourishment of the eye. This fluid is produced at a constant rate within the eye and also exits the eye through normal channels that can get compromised by disease and aging. “Normal” eye pressure is maintained when there is a healthy […]

Squint or strabismus treatment.

Squint or strabismus occurs when both eyes are not aligned or parallel with each other. One eye is straight and other might be looking inwards, outwards or somtimes upwards. Some children are born with this misalignment of the eyes or they may develop it within the first couple of years of life. This can be […]

Treatment for macular degeneration

There are several types of macular degeneration. In the more serious type of macular degeration often called “wet macular degeneration”, injections are given directly to the eye to stop abnormal blood vessels from growing or leaking inside the eye. Left untreated, these abnormal blood vessels result in  patients experiencing irreversible visual field loss. Although the […]

Could you be affected by glaucoma?

Glaucoma, in most circumstances, is a painless, progressive disease of the eyes that causes an irreversible loss of vision. It is the second most common cause of blindness worldwide and causes loss of vision for millions of people, each year, worldwide.  Unlike loss of vision due to the development of cataracts, which causes a general […]

Hyphemas and Orbital Blowout Fractures

A hyphema is bleeding in the anterior chamber of the eye, the space between the cornea which is the front covering of the eye and the iris. This is seen as a layer of blood in front of the iris or colored portion of the eye. Orbital blowout fractures are cracks or breaks in the […]

Viral Conjunctivitis

This information has been prepared as a service to our patients. It is not meant to act as a substitute for individual medical advice for specific patients. This information on viral conjunctivitis or what is commonly referred to as “pink eye” is meant to assist our patients and their families. It is not a replacement […]

Subconjunctival Hemorrhages

This eye injury usually looks worse than it really is. A subconjunctival hemorrhage involves leakage of blood from one or more breaks in a blood vessel that lies between the white of the eye (sclera) and its clear covering (conjunctiva). Subconjunctival hemorrhages are quite common and can occur from even minor injury to the eye. […]

Foreign Objects Penetrating the Eye

If a foreign object such as metal, piece of glass, nail, a fishhook or pencil tip penetrates your eye, visit the eye specialist and if an eye specialist is not available then visit the emergency room/urgent care center right away. You could cause even more injury to your eye if you attempt to remove the […]

The Swollen Eye

Eye swelling and puffy, swollen eyelids can result from being struck in the eye such as from a baseball moving at a high speed. The best immediate treatment for this type of eye injury is an ice pack. Remember, you may have a simple black eye (bruising around the eye), but you should see an […]