Anatomy of the Human Eye

Cuidado general de los ojos, Recursos

The human eye is an amazing part of the body that allows most of us to see. Some of us are lucky enough to have 20/20 vision while others can achieve 20/20 vision either with glasses, contacts, or corrective laser surgery procedures. The human eye is made of three distinct layers: Outermost Layer, Middle Layer, […]

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Las principales preguntas frecuentes sobre cirugía ocular láser: ¿Está despierto durante la cirugía LASIK?

Cirugía ocular LASIK

La cirugía LASIK es uno de los tipos más comunes de cirugía ocular láser que se realizan hoy en día. Se utiliza para tratar diversos problemas de visión, como el astigmatismo, la hipermetropía y la miopía. Es comprensible que muchas personas tengan preguntas sobre este procedimiento, siendo una de las más frecuentes: "¿Se está despierto durante la cirugía LASIK?".

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Why Early Glaucoma Detection and Diagnosis Are Important

Glaucoma

doctor ophthalmologist is checking the eye vision of woman

Glaucoma is a disease that affects the eyes and vision. If left untreated, it can lead to blindness. It is where the optic nerve becomes damaged from excess intraocular pressure. This buildup of pressure is caused when the trabecular meshwork—the drainage channel in the eye—becomes blocked. Fluid produced in the eye cannot drain away and […]

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4 Common Eye Conditions to Watch Out For

Salud ocular

There are many common eye diseases and disorders. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 11 million people aged 12 and older in the U.S. require vision correction, and 3.3 million aged 40 and older are legally blind or living with low vision.1 Many eye disorders are age-related, but some can occur at […]

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How We See Colors

Cuidado general de los ojos

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Light is made up of numerous photons. Each of these photons corresponds to a specific color wavelength on the color spectrum. The color spectrum includes the primary colors of red, yellow, and blue. It also includes variations of these colors, including the secondary colors of green, orange, and purple. Each color has a corresponding wavelength […]

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¿Qué es malo para la vista? Fumar

Cataratas, Ojo seco, Salud ocular

La mayoría de las personas conocen los riesgos para la salud que conlleva fumar, como el aumento del riesgo de cáncer de pulmón, enfermedades cardíacas, infarto, derrame cerebral, diabetes e hipertensión. Lo que muchos desconocen es que algunos de estos riesgos también están directamente relacionados con la visión y pueden causar problemas visuales […]

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What Are the Three Common Types of Cataracts?

Salud ocular

As we age and get older or develop certain medical conditions, three common types of cataracts can form that affects our vision. While the term cataract is used as a “catch-all” phrase for all three types, it is important to understand each one. What Are Some Causes for Cataracts? Aside from aging and diabetes, studies […]

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