No 2 pairs of eyes are exactly alike, and sometimes, when the shape of your eye is different, it can make your vision look different, too. Astigmatism makes your vision blurry at all distances. It occurs when the eye is shaped more like an egg, oval, or football rather than a perfect sphere. Astigmatism can […]
What Is Narrow-Angle Glaucoma?
Narrow-angle glaucoma, also known as angle-closure glaucoma or acute glaucoma, is a serious eye condition that can cause sudden and permanent loss of sight. It occurs when the structure inside your eye responsible for fluid drainage becomes blocked or narrowed. The resulting buildup of fluid and increased eye pressure can damage your optic nerve and […]
What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed As Pink Eye?
Pink eye, medically known as conjunctivitis, is a common eye infection that causes redness and inflammation of the conjunctiva (the thin, clear tissue covering the whites of the eyes and the inner eyelids). However, other eye conditions have similar symptoms. These conditions include dry eyes, blepharitis, styes, and keratitis. Eye conditions sharing similar symptoms can […]