Your Eye Health | Dittman Eyecare - Part 16

Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

Amblyopia is a vision disorder in which (usually) one eye does not achieve normal vision. This usually begins to occur in infancy or early childhood. Most cases of lazy eye only occur in one eye, but in rare cases it can occur in both eyes. If caught and treated early enough, reduced vision can be […]

AMD – Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the breakdown of ones macula. The macula is an area in the retina that is responsible for central vision and is makes it possible to see fine details. AMD occurs with age, as the body begins to deteriorate, and can cause serious vision loss in those over the age […]

Astigmatism

Astigmatism is the irregular curvature of one’s eye (specifically, the cornea). With astigmatism the eyes have more of a football shape as opposed to a round shape. Due to the irregular shape of the eye, light is prevented from entering it at proper angles and thus it is unable to focus properly. Forms of Astigmatism […]

Cataracts

A cataract is the clouding of the lens of an eye, making it harder for to see out of it. This usually occurs in those over the age of 65. This cloudiness is the result of protein building up on the lens of the eyes, preventing light from passing through the lens. There are […]