by opticalUser | Nov 30, 2022 | Palm Desert
Macular pucker, also referred to as epiretinal membrane according to Palm Desert eye care, is a condition in which a thin, membranous tissue grows over the surface of the retina. Contraction of this membrane or ‘scar tissue’ causes wrinkling of the retina and may...
by opticalUser | Nov 11, 2022 | Palm Desert
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of vision loss among those with diabetes and the leading cause of vision impairment and blindness among working-age adults, according to ophthalmologist Palm Desert. Between 40-45% of those diagnosed with diabetes already...
by opticalUser | Nov 2, 2022 | Palm Desert
Of the 4.1 million Americans age 40 and older who are visually impaired or blind, 2.6 million are women. Why are rates of eye disease higher among women? Eye doctors Palm Desert say the primary reason women have higher rates of eye disease is longevity; simply living...
by opticalUser | Oct 20, 2022 | Palm Desert
Although there are several different types of cataracts, they are all caused by a loss of transparency in the crystalline lens of the eye without visiting Palm Desert eye care. This loss of transparency causes a disruption in the transmission of light to the retina,...
by opticalUser | Oct 6, 2022 | Palm Desert
In today’s world, late-night exposure to bright lights is one of the most common issues affecting sleep quality, a fact which is often attributed to the widespread use of light-emitting screens, according to ophthalmologist Palm Desert. Basically, when you check your...
by opticalUser | Sep 20, 2022 | Palm Desert
Most individuals are aware of the connections between UV light and skin cancer, but what about your eyes? While ocular melanoma is rare, it is the most common eye cancer in adults and a direct result of UV light damage. Eye damage can occur when note wearing Ray-Bans...
