Glaucoma Definition

Submitted by salandvision on January 30, 2017 - 2:46 am

Glaucoma is defined as a group of eye diseases characterized by damage to the optic nerve usually due to excessively high intraocular pressure (IOP). This increased pressure within the eye, if untreated, can lead to optic nerve damage resulting in progressive, permanent vision loss usually starting with unnoticeable blind spots at the edges of the…

Eye Protection

Submitted by salandvision on January 23, 2017 - 1:24 pm

Your eyes are valuable and worth protecting! Failure to follow proper eye protection practices can result in injury, infection, eye disease and even loss of sight. To protect your eyesight and to keep your eyes healthy as you age, consider these simple guidelines: Protect your Eyes from Harmful UV Light. When outdoors during the daytime,…

Dry Eye Symptoms

Submitted by salandvision on January 16, 2017 - 1:23 pm

Dry, itchy eyes are one of the most common complaints that eye doctors hear from their patients. People of all ages experience mild to severe dry eyes. Common dry eye symptoms include: Stinging Burning Grittiness Scratchy Sensation Sensitivity to Light Excessive Tearing Stringy Discharge Pain Redness Tired Eyes Heavy Eyelids Contact Lens Discomfort Blurred Vision Dry eyes…

Annual Eye Exam

Submitted by salandvision on January 9, 2017 - 2:34 am

Many people wait until they notice a change in their vision to see their eye doctor. But eye problems are often silent – meaning they have no symptoms – and this can be dangerous to the person who is neglecting their eye health while waiting to see a change before getting their exam. An annual…

Glaucoma and High Blood Pressure

Submitted by salandvision on January 2, 2017 - 1:31 pm

To understand the connection between glaucoma and high blood pressure, it’s important to find out what these two conditions are. Glaucoma is a type of progressive eye disease in which optic nerve cells are damaged by excess fluid pressure in the eye. It’s the second leading cause of blindness in North America, behind diabetes. Containing…

Eye Exam Instruments

Submitted by salandvision on December 27, 2016 - 1:27 pm

There are many eye exam instruments that Dr. Saland in Dallas uses to evaluate the whole vision system and diagnose eye health. Below are just a few of the primary eye exam instruments that are currently in use. Ophthalmoscope: There are two kinds of ophthalmoscopes: the smaller hand-help monocular direct (MO) and the larger binocular indirect…

Eye Care Tips

Submitted by salandvision on December 20, 2016 - 1:22 pm

Our eyes are the windows through which we view the world around us. Given the important role that our eyes play in our daily lives, it is essential that we give them the best care possible. There are many things you can do to keep your eyes healthy and make sure you are seeing at…

How Long Does Eye Dilation Last?

Submitted by salandvision on December 13, 2016 - 12:48 pm

Eye dilation from eye drops used for examination of the eye usually lasts from 4 to 24 hours, depending upon the strength of the drop and upon the individual patient. Pupil dilation tends to last longer in people with lighter colored eyes, since brown pigment in the iris is essentially the only eye pigment, blue…

Glaucoma and Cataracts

Submitted by salandvision on December 5, 2016 - 1:53 pm

Both glaucoma and cataracts can be a natural part of the aging process. Many people over age 60 may experience both. Although most people will eventually have both conditions, the two are generally not associated. A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. Symptoms of…

Itchy Eyes

Submitted by salandvision on December 1, 2016 - 2:18 pm

Itchy eyes can be annoying and frustrating. Whether it’s due to allergies, an illness or something else, it can be bothersome to say the least. Itchy eyes affect all of us from time to time. Usually it lasts only a few minutes and then goes away. But sometimes the itching can become overwhelming and last…