Eye infections can be tricky. Many different types of eye infections can occur for many different reasons. They can be caused by bacteria, fungi or even viruses. One or both eyes might be affected, and any or all parts of the eye can be affected as well. Understanding the most common eye infections is an … Read more
Like many other sports, ice hockey relies heavily on skill, strength, teamwork, and good eyesight. Dr. Ghosheh knows the importance of healthy eyesight, especially the essential role it plays for athletes. As the official ophthalmologist of the Anaheim Ducks, Dr. Ghosheh provides eye services for the entire team, ensuring their vision is up to par … Read more
Eye injuries during sports account for about 40,000 eye injuries each year, some of which are serious enough to require surgery, and may even result in permanent vision loss. That’s not to say you should give up on your physical activity of choice for the sake of your eyes (especially since exercise can help stave … Read more
Lasik eye surgery has become a great option for those who want to improve their vision. Here is a description of how your vision is corrected and what eye conditions benefit most from this impressive procedure. Lasik and the Anatomy of Your Eye Most Lasik procedures involve working on the cornea of the eye. Positioned … Read more
Nearly 30 million people in the US have diabetes, according to the CDC (Center for Disease Control). It is widely known that diabetes affects the blood vessels and nerves of the body. However, what people often are not aware of is the damage it can cause to the eyes. For the eyes, the damage to … Read more
Wearing sunglasses is more than simply a fashion statement. In fact, protecting your eyes from potentially harmful ultraviolet radiation (UV) is important to the long-term health of your eyes. The life-giving sun, despite its myriad benefits to the world’s ecology, can prove harmful to the human eye, especially during summer. The rays of the sun … Read more
Many people have heard the term but, unless you have this condition, it’s may be a mystery. Astigmatism is a common condition that affects the eyes. In fact, a majority of people have astigmatism to some degree. If the condition is minor and doesn’t cause symptoms, treatment is usually not necessary. When the astigmatism is … Read more
Low vision is most common in adults age sixty and over, though, vision impairment can affect younger people as well and because it can affect people of all ages, vision loss can make day-to-day tasks difficult. The best way to keep up an active lifestyle while dealing with the effects of low vision is to … Read more
It certainly should not be a surprise, but consuming a nutritious diet serves as one of the biggest eye protection strategies for everyone. Ensuring healthy vision is not on everyone’s mind as summer edges near the end, so we are all likely to splurge at last-minute barbecues and beach parties.However, eating the best nutrients throughout … Read more