anatomy and physiology
Vision Development
Vision development requires the combination of many systems: the eyes need to form and then learn to communicate with the brain. It takes longer than you think.
Read MoreWhat is the Visual Cortex?
Here’s how the eye connects to our brain and gives us “vision.”
Read MoreAnti-VEGF Eye Injections
“VEGF” is a protein that can cause diabetic retinopathy and wet macular degeneration. Here’s why injections in the eye work so well.
Read MoreWhat is High Myopia?
High myopia, defined as a prescription of -6.00 or greater may lead to long term visual problems, such as retinal detachment.
Read MoreWhat are Refractive Errors?
Refractive errors are those conditions which can be reversed or improved with prescription lenses or contact lenses.
Read MoreWhat is the Cornea?
The structure of the eye has no blood vessels and is responsible for 2/3 of the focusing power of the eye?
Read MoreThe Fascinating Visual System
Our visual system has evolved from a combination of highly specialized structures of the human eye.
Read MoreCorneal 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.
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