Have you experienced redness and burning in your eyes after swimming? Most people think that it happens due to excessive chlorine, but that’s just a part of the story. There can be more allergens or pollutants that can affect your eye health, without alarming you. In...
There are numerous people who work in the chemical industry and participate in different types of experiments that might be risky for the eyes and overall health. For all aspiring scientists and laboratory workers, it’s important to follow the tips and advice provided...
The retina is a layer of nerve tissue at the back of the eye that plays a key role in the ability to see unless you visit Palm Desert eye care surgeons. If the retina becomes detached, or peels away from the back of the eye, it can impair vision or cause blindness....
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...
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...
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...
