Understanding How Glaucoma Affects the Eyes

Understanding How Glaucoma Affects the Eyes

Understanding how glaucoma affects the eyes can be difficult for some patients, as the disease doesn’t have many symptoms. The best way to understand the impact of glaucoma is to assess its causes and different types. But first, here’s a quick refresher course on...
The Nearsighted History of Ophthalmology

The Nearsighted History of Ophthalmology

The study of ophthalmology has come a long way through the years. Without basic discoveries such as the anatomy of the eye or dedicated eye-care facilities, we might not understand eye health the way we do today. Keep reading for more of these findings and a brief...
A Look Into How a Non-Contact Tonometer Works

A Look Into How a Non-Contact Tonometer Works

There are many different methods at an ophthalmologist’s disposal for testing eye pressure. Non-contact tonometry is one method for testing the eye’s intraocular pressure. Keep reading for a look into how a non-contact tonometer works and the various benefits of...
Difference Between Snellen and Sloan Eye Chart

Difference Between Snellen and Sloan Eye Chart

Eye doctors everywhere are familiar with the eye chart. Whether you’re an ophthalmologist or optometrist, you’ve likely had to perform an eye test with an eye chart at some point. But did you know that there are multiple types of eye charts? There are many types, but...