Ophthalmologists use a variety of instruments to examine the eye. In this article, we’re going to talk about a couple of instruments we use at the Cataract & Refractive Institute of Florida to do your eye exam with, why we
Light rays enter the eye through the clear cornea, then through the pupil and the lens. These light rays are focused onto the retina, a light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. Signals from the retina are sent…
For us to see the world around us, light enters the front of the eye and passes through the vitreous before it’s focused on the retina. The vitreous is the clear, gel-like fluid inside of the eye…
Cataracts are a common eye issue that occurs as people age. Unfortunately, they can cause blurry vision, double vision, and, in severe cases, blindness. What are cataracts, and how does cataract surgery improve your vision? Dr. James E. Croley III
Today, we are going to discuss an interesting scenario. A person came in, and we gave them a prescription for their glasses. They are over age 50 or so, and they need a bifocal. We discussed getting a no-line…
Our eyes will go through different changes as we age, just like the rest of the body. You can’t run as fast or jump as high, and you wake up the morning stiff, and you need time to get going.
Are you experiencing blurry or cloudy vision? If so, you could have a common condition called cataracts. Cataracts occur when the natural eye lens becomes dense and cloudy. Unfortunately, cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in individuals over
An eye exam is also known as a dilated eye exam or complete eye exam. A normal complete comprehensive eye exam is a thorough examination of the eye which includes dilating the pupil of the eye. Eye doctors or ophthalmologists
Halloween is a traditional holiday that is a favorite of children and adults. There is the traditional trick-or-treat that is usually done but there are haunted houses that can be a lot of fun as well. There are precautions that