Posts by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D.
Corneal Hypoxia
The cornea has no blood supply and must get it’s oxygen through diffusion from the tears. Inadequate oxygenation is called hypoxia and commonly occurs with contact lenses.
Read MoreHow Stress Affects Your Vision
Stress can affect our health. Here’s how we think stress can affect your eyes.
Read MoreWhat is Allergic Conjunctivitis?
It’s pollen season and those itchy red eyes are back. Here’s why it’s always the eyes…
Read MoreWhat is Intraocular Pressure (IOP)
Eye pressure, like air in a tire, has a normal range. Intraocular pressure (IOP) is a risk factor for glaucoma.
Read MoreSports Vision: Visual Performance
Sports vision, how athletes process vision, can be assessed measuring “vision” in different parameters.
Read MoreNight Vision
Though some animals are better at seeing in the dark than humans, here’s how we still see so well in the dark.
Read MoreHistory of the Intraocular Lens
The concept of an intraocular lens to replace a cataract has been around for 100s of years. Here’s a fascinating history of the intraocular implant used for cataract surgery.
Read MoreThe History of Refractive Surgery
Before laser, refractive surgery was performed by hand, yet the results were outstanding. Read how the laser has advanced refractive surgery.
Read MoreCommon Eye Injuries
These are common eye injuries that you should consult your own eye doctor.
Read MoreColoboma of the Eye
Coloboma is a general term where various structures of the eye fail to develop normally or completely during embryologic development.
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