Advanced Retina Institute

Ever wonder where the phrase blind spot originated? There’s a region in the retina called the optic disc where there are no rods or cones present to detect light, but we don’t notice this phenomenon as the other eye compensates for the missing information.

Here’s a quick brush up on how the eye works. Light passes through the pupil, and the lens behind it focuses this light. The retina (cells inside the eye lining) then converts this light into electrical impulses which sends it via the optic nerves to the brain.

Chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and multiple sclerosis can affect your eyesight. Managing these conditions will help keep your eyes healthy.

20/200 is considered legally blind, even though you may be able to see shapes and colors. However, 20/200 vision can usually be partially or completed corrected with glasses or contacts.

The first pair of corrective eyeglasses was invented in Italy sometime between 1268 and 1300. Some sources believe that Salvino D'Armate was the first to invent eyeglasses in around 1285.

A nice saying by Thich Nhat Hanh: “Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos – the trees, the clouds, everything.”

If you are nearsighted, or your vision is severely impaired, you'll want to look for glasses with larger lenses. Narrow frames won't allow the lens to curve enough to correct your vision.

Aniridia is a rare eye condition characterized by the absence of the iris. Caused by chromosomal mutation, aniridia may cause the pupils to become so enlarged that the eyes look like they are completely black.

Ever wonder why it’s bad to look directly at a solar eclipse? During an eclipse, the sun produces more power than the eye can handle, and our eye’s lens concentrates that spot of light on the retina, possibly burning it.

For patients with diabetes, one of the main goals of treatment is preventing vision loss. Keeping your blood sugar under control and having yearly eye checkups are key to detecting early eye problems and preserving your vision.

Do you know that harmful bacteria can thrive in your makeup? To avoid any sort of eye infection, change your mascara tube every 3 months. Also, sharpen the tips of your favorite liner pencils more frequently.

Discomfort can be a side effect of prolonged computer use, including headaches neck, shoulder, and back pain. When it comes to the eyes, a few conditions are felt too, like eyestrain, dry eyes, blurry vision, and difficulty focusing on a certain distance.