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The function of the retina is to receive light that is focused by the lens of the eye and passes through it and then converting the light into signals which are sent to the brain which then tells us what we can see. Unsurprisingly, its function makes the retina one of the most important parts of our eye and essential for our vision. If it becomes damaged or affected by the disease, it could stop working properly causing temporary or even permanent vision loss. Fortunately, it is possible to preserve the health of your retina and maintain your vision for longer thanks to MacuHealth. 

Always remember that your eyes can experience both short-term and long-term eye damage due to excessive sun exposure. Based on a study in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, wearing sunglasses is only one way to protect your eyes from UV rays.

Macular degeneration causes the deterioration of the paper-thin macula. The most common type of macular degeneration is age-related. The disease can progress very quickly or slowly. Macular degeneration can affect one or both of your eyes. There are two types of macular degeneration, wet and dry. A patient can exhibit either one or both types of the disease.

Many people misunderstand glaucoma and often, they do not know how serious glaucoma is or who can be affected. More than three million people are living with glaucoma in America, 70 percent of whom are 40 years of age and older.

As we know, overexposure to blue light can have some disruptive and even harmful effects. This is because almost all visible blue light passes through the cornea and lens of the eye, reaching the retina. This light may potentially affect vision and could prematurely age the eyes.

Cataracts are one of the most common conditions that affect our eyes. Fortunately, eye doctors are more easily able to diagnose and treat cataracts than ever before. 

Here’s what you need to know about what to expect from a contact lens appointment.

NeuroVisual medicine is a form of treatment that involves the identification and treatment of patients with a condition known as Binocular Vision Dysfunction or BVD for short.

Patients at Eye Care North in Cave Creek, Arizona, take a journey through the life—and vision—of impressionist painter, Claude Monet...

In September 2018, Julie Lam, OD, celebrated the fifth anniversary since opening Eye Care North, her practice in Cave Creek, Arizona.