vision

Fuchs’ dystrophy affects the cornea, over time causing decline in vision due to corneal edema and clouding. Fuchs’ dystrophy is an eye disease that occurs when the innermost layers of corneal cells begin to change. This layer of cells is responsible for the maintenance of proper fluid in the cornea. Known as the endothelium, it ...click here to read more

Seeing a person with glassy eyes can be unnerving, as it feels like they are listless or disinterested, perhaps lost in their own minds. The term glassy eyes often refer to a glazed over or shiny appearance of the eyes that makes them appear unfocused. It is a common problem that many people have to ...click here to read more

Our eyes naturally constrict and expand in response to light that enters through them. On sunny days, pupils constrict or shrink to limit the amount of light that enters. When it is dark out, the pupils dilate to allow as much light in as possible. This shrinking and dilating are referred to as miosis and ...click here to read more

Burning eyes can be irritating and it may feel like your eyes are on fire. It can be accompanied by itching, tearing, or eye discharge as well. There are many different causes of burning eyes and they range from simple to complex. While the eyes are generally good at keeping foreign substances out, unavoidable environmental ...click here to read more

An ocular migraine (retinal migraine) is a temporary disturbance of vision, affecting one or both eyes. Episodes of ocular migraines are painless but can be frightening if you don’t know what’s going on. Generally, ocular migraines will resolve on their own in 30 minutes without medication. An ocular migraine followed by a headache experienced on ...click here to read more

Having the gift of sight is something no one should take for granted, which is why May is the perfect time to raise awareness about vision health. The National Eye Institute encourages Americans to make their eye health a priority, and we at Bel Marra want to do our part. In order to help our ...click here to read more

Your eyes are your windows to the world, and like all windows, they are subject to fogging… as such, they need constant maintenance. However, that’s where the similarities end. While window panes can become squeaky clean and absolutely clear with a bit of Windex and a thorough rub-down, your eyes are a bit more complicated. ...click here to read more

Keratoconus (KC) is a condition that causes vision distortion. It occurs when the normally round cornea becomes thin and cone-shaped. This abnormal change prevents the light from entering the eye, hindering the retina’s ability to focus and, thus, distorting the image. In healthy individuals, light travels through the cornea past the lens to the retina, ...click here to read more

Eye discharge (eye mucus) is a combination of oil, mucus, skin cells, and other debris accumulating at the corners of your eyes during sleep. Sometimes it can be wet and sticky, and at other times it may be dry and crusty. Although eye discharge may gross you out and be annoying to clean every morning, ...click here to read more

This March is National Save Your Vision Month, put on by the American Optometric Association to raise awareness for eye health. In recognition, we’ve gathered some of our most informative pieces regarding declining vision, peripheral vision loss, sudden blurred vision, and ocular hypertension. Your declining vision could signal a serious health problem When our vision ...click here to read more

When our vision starts to go, it’s easy to think that it is merely our eyes getting older. But did you know that our declining vision could be a result of a very serious health condition? In many cases, changes in the vision actually mean a cry for help from another part of the body, ...click here to read more

An estimated 65 percent of older adults over the age of 65 have some level of vision problems. It is well known that vision impairment can impede on a person’s ability to function, but how vision loss can affect a person’s cognitive and physical functions is yet to be understood. For the study, researchers looked ...click here to read more

Researchers are exploring the possible effects of marijuana on vision. The researchers found abnormal changes in the eyes’ retina associated with regular use of cannabis. The researchers aimed to explore the effects of marijuana use on the function of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs). Marijuana is known to act on the central neurotransmission, so studying the ...click here to read more

One of the complications associated with diabetes is eye disease. Diabetes can wreak havoc on your vision and eye health, in some cases leading to vision loss. If you have diabetes, it’s important that you keep your condition well managed. If you don’t, you should take the necessary preventative measures to reduce your risk and ...click here to read more