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Your retina is a thin, light-sensitive layer of tissue lining the back of your eye. It detects light and converts it into electrical signals, which your brain interprets as vision. A retinal tear happens when part of this delicate layer gets a rip or break. Retinal tears don’t always cause...
Diabetes is a condition that affects the way your body regulates blood sugar. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage the tiny blood vessels that nourish your eyes, putting people with diabetes at risk of serious complications like diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of preventable blindness in adults. Even...
More than 24 million Americans over age 40 have cataracts. Cataracts cloud your vision and can contribute to significant vision loss — but the good news is that they’re treatable. Cataract surgery involves removing the natural lens that’s turned cloudy and replacing it with a clear artificial one called an...
Living with diabetes means managing your blood sugar levels and staying vigilant about many aspects of your health — and your eyes are no exception. High blood sugar levels can damage the tiny blood vessels in your eyes and lead to several serious eye conditions if left untreated. But, like...
16 million Americans have dry eye syndrome, and it gets more common as people age. But what many don’t realize is that dry eye is more than just an annoyance — it’s a medical condition that can interfere with your vision, comfort, and quality of life. At Cirino Eye Center...
Glaucoma is called the “silent thief of sight” for a reason — this common eye disease damages your vision slowly and without noticeable symptoms until it’s too late. In fact, an estimated 50% of people with glaucoma don’t even know they have it. Glaucoma is the term for a group...
Every year, millions of Americans undergo surgery to remove cataracts and enjoy clearer vision. In fact, cataract surgery is the most common surgery performed in the United States, and it’s also among the safest. That said, if you’ve never had cataract surgery, it’s normal to be a little nervous. Knowing...