Amblyopia (“lazy eye”) is caused by unequal refractive errors, misaligned eyes (strabismus) or other abnormalities.
Pa…
Author: Dr. Ed Saub
Topic: Other Eye Conditions
The carotid (pronounced ka-rah-tid) arteries are located in your neck and are the main arteries supplying blood to the eyes and b…
Author: Dr. Ed Saub
Topic: Other Eye Conditions
Fuchs’ dystrophy is a progressive disease affecting the part of the eye called the cornea.
The cornea is like the crystal co…
Author: Dr. Ed Saub
Topic: Other Eye Conditions
Herpes simplex is a virus that infects the skin, mucous membranes and nerves.
There are two major types of herpes…
Author: Dr. Ed Saub
Topic: Other Eye Conditions
Herpes zoster, commonly known as “shingles”, is caused by the same virus responsible for chicken pox.
After being infe…
Author: Dr. Ed Saub
Topic: Other Eye Conditions
Ischemic (pronounced iss-KEE-mik) optic neuropathy (ION) is a relatively sudden loss of central vision, side vision, or both due …
Author: Dr. Ed Saub
Topic: Other Eye Conditions
Keratoconus (pronounced KEHR-uh-toh-KOH-nus) is an uncommon condition in which the normally round, dome-like cornea (the clear fr…
Author: Dr. Ed Saub
Topic: Other Eye Conditions
Lattice Degeneration of the retina occurs in about 6-8% of the population. It is condition where the peripheral retina develops small hol…
Author: Dr. Ed Saub
Topic: Other Eye Conditions
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