e-Clinic

What is a Cataract? A cataract is a progressive clouding of the eye's natural lens, which is located directly behind the iris and the pupil. [Image of the anatomy of the human eye showing the lens] The Analogy: Imagine looking through a window that is constantly foggy, frosted, or smeared with grease. Things look blurry, hazy, and significantly less colorful. It is not a growth on the surface of the eye, but a chemical change inside the lens proteins themselves. Symptoms: The Gradual Fade Cataracts usually develop slowly and painlessly over several years. You may not notice changes at first, but watch for these progressive shifts in your vision: Cloudy or Blurred Vision: Persistent haziness, as if you are looking through a dirty camera lens. Night Vision Struggles: Increased difficulty driving at night due to poor contrast. Glare and Halos: Seeing bright, distracting rings or "star...

What are Dry Eyes? Dry eye syndrome is a highly common condition that occurs when your natural tears aren't able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. This happens either if you do not produce enough tears, or if you produce poor-quality tears that evaporate too quickly. While it has traditionally been most common in older adults due to natural aging, it is becoming increasingly common in teenagers and younger adults due to prolonged, uninterrupted screen time. Symptoms Symptoms usually affect both eyes simultaneously and can range from mild annoyance to severe discomfort. They include: A persistent stinging, burning, or scratchy sensation (feeling like sand is in your eye). Stringy mucus forming in or around the corners of the eyes. Watery Eyes: Paradoxically, dry eyes can cause excessive, uncontrollable tearing as the nervous system tries to overcompensate for the underlying dryness and irri...