Bacterial Keratitis

Bacterial keratitis is an infection of the cornea (the clear, round dome covering the eye's iris and pupil) that causes pain, reduced vision, light sensitivity and tearing or discharge from your eye.

Resulting from infection from contact lens use or from injury to the eye, bacterial keratitis usually develops very quickly, and if left untreated, can cause blindness.

Symptoms of bacterial keratitis may include:

•   Reduced vision;
•   Pain in the eye (often sudden);
•   Increased light sensitivity;
•   Tearing;
•   Excessive tearing or discharge from your eye.

If you experience any bacterial keratitis symptoms such as pain, reduced vision, light sensitivity and tearing or discharge from your eye, see your doctor immediately.

If you wear contact lenses, it is very important to safely handle, store and clean your lenses to reduce your risk of developing a keratitis infection. You can read more about how to take care of your contact lenses.

Bacterial keratitis is usually treated with antibiotic drops and may require multiple return visits to your ophthalmologist. Drops are usually put in frequently.

You can read the original article published on Geteyesmart.org.

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Nystagmus

Nystagmus is a vision condition in which the eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements, often resulting in reduced vision. These involuntary eye movements can occur from side to side, up and down, or in a circular pattern. As a result, both eyes are unable to hold steady on objects being viewed.

Nystagmus may be accompanied by unusual head positions and head nodding in an attempt to compensate for the condition.

It can be inherited and appear in early childhood or develop later in life due to an accident or illness. Generally, nystagmus is a symptom of some other underlying eye or medical problem. However, the exact cause is often unknown.

Persons with nystagmus may experience reduced visual acuity.

There are many causes of nystagmus including :

·      Lack of development of normal eye movement control early in life

·      Albinism

·      Very high refractive error, e.g. nearsightedness (myopia) or astigmatism

·      Congenital cataracts

Unfortunately, Nystagmus cannot be cured. While eyeglasses and contact lenses can help to correct other vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, they do not correct nystagmus. However, treatment for other underlying eye or medical problems may help to improve or reduce nystagmus.

For more details about nystagmus, you can read the original article on American Optometric Association.

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Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma is a cancerous tumor that grows in the retina, a layer of nerve tissue in the back of the eye that senses light and sends images to the brain.

A cancer of early childhood, retinoblastoma can affect developing fetuses in the womb, as well as newborns, babies, toddlers, and children up to 5 years old.

Many parents first see signs of retinoblastoma after noticing that their child's pupil appears whitish in bright light. Some parents notice this effect in photographs. This happens because the pupil is translucent; so, retinal tumors that lie behind it may be noticeable.

Some of the other signs and symptoms of retinoblastoma include:

·      poorly aligned or "wandering" eye, known as strabismus

·      reddish pupil, often with pain

·      larger-than-normal pupil

·      different-colored irises

·      poor vision or decreased vision

Many of these symptoms are common side effects of other eye conditions, and don't necessarily mean a child has retinoblastoma. If your child has any of these symptoms, contact your doctor right away. For more information about retinoblastoma you can read the original article published on Kids Health.

Vision Screening is very important not only for children but also for people from all age groups. You should have an eye exam twice a year. 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore is giving you an opportunity to have your eye tests conducted by our experienced Independent Optometrist. You can visit any of our three convenient locations in Florida. We also have designer’s frames and glasses.

Misaligned Eyes

Eyes that do not move in the same direction at the same time are called misaligned eyes. Misaligned eyes may be either present at birth or caused by disease or injury.

Babies' eyes are sometimes slightly misaligned until about age 3 to 4 months, when they usually begin to track normally.

Today’s blog post is all about Misaligned Eyes. Here is some information about misaligned eyes. 

Misaligned eyes that persist after age 6 months should be evaluated by a doctor. Misaligned eyes that occur after an injury or nervous system problem (stroke or seizure) may mean a serious problem.

Maintaining good eye health is important, especially since there are many factors that can strain them. Ailments that can affect the eyes range from dry eyes to cataract and glaucoma. While some rely on eye glasses for better vision, getting regular check-ups with an eye doctor and following proper diet can improve eye health.

The human eye is an amazing organ that most of us rely on every waking moment of the day.  From morning till night, our vision allows us to see beautiful Florida sunsets, our beloved family and much more. Here at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, our main goal is to keep you up-to-date on everything related to eye care and eye health.

Sources :

http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/misaligned-eyes

http://www.livestrong.com/eye-health/

Hyphema

Hyphema is a condition that happens when blood collects in the front part of the eye.

An eye injury and certain medical conditions can cause blood to collect in the anterior chamber. This is called a hyphema. Blood may cover part or all of the iris and the pupil, partly or totally blocking vision in that eye.

Hyphema may cause the following:

·  Eye pain

·  Sensitivity to light

·  Blurred vision

·  Eye discomfort

·  Nausea

·  Vomiting

For more detail about the eye condition “Hyphema” you can click here.

Hyphema is a serious condition that usually takes few days or week to get recover. Hyphema is diagnosed by a vision test which checks your vision, eye movement and eye pressure.  Sometimes blood tests may be required to check for health conditions like hemophilia. A Slit-lamp test can also be conducted, where a microscope with a strong light is used to look inside your eyes.

Hyphema usually goes away on its own. However, you may need medicines or surgery for severe cases.

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