Keratoconus is an eye issue where the structure of the cornea is so weak that it bulges outward, creating a cone shape. The cornea is known as the “windshield” of the eye and is normally formed in a dome shape. Read on to find out what causes Keratoconus and what you can do about it. […]
Individuals who live with the challenge of managing blood sugar face the potential for numerous health conditions. The inability to produce and use insulin sufficiently is a metabolic problem that we know as diabetes. As experienced eye doctors in Boca Raton, we are aware of the various eye diseases that may occur secondary to diabetes, […]
It’s easy to forget how small, but potentially dangerous habits can alter your eye health. In some cases, you may not see the full consequences for decades. Here are easy changes you can make to your daily routine to ensure you’re taking care of your eyes. Eating well: If you want your body to operate […]
Our eyes are phenomenal in their ability to perceive depth, color, and light. Here are some fascinating characteristics about your eyes: Eyes are the second most complex organ after the brain. With 256 unique identifying characteristics, as opposed to fingerprints which have just 40. Our sense of touch, taste, smell, hearing, and sight happen seamlessly […]
Vision color deficiency, otherwise known as color blindness, affects one’s ability to see red, green, blue, or a combination of these colors. It is rare that someone will see no color at all. Men are far more likely to be color blind than women.From a global perspective, 1 in 12 men is color blind compared […]
Your eyes don’t just tell the world a lot about how you feel emotionally; they can also offer a glimpse into how you feel health wise. For example, your eyes can signal you may have: Diabetes High levels of stress Infection High blood pressure High cholesterol Signs of diabetes You might assume that if your […]
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