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Visiting an eye care professional can feel overwhelming, especially if you are dealing with vision loss. Knowing the different types of professionals, what to expect during your appointment, and which questions to ask can help you feel prepared and confident. Types of Eye Care Professionals Different providers have different roles. Depending on your needs, you […]

The macula is the central part of the retina, a thin membrane that lines the back wall of the eye. The macula is responsible for your distance, color, and reading vision. The very central part of the macula is called the fovea, which is the location responsible for detailed vision. This is the region that is affected by macular […]

What Is a Stroke? A stroke is an episode of decreased blood flow to the brain’s tissues. This decreased blood flow can be caused by a blockage in a blood vessel (an ischemic stroke) or damage to a blood vessel that causes bleeding from the blood vessel and prevents the area supplied by that vessel […]

The power of your eye to focus and see an image is dependent on several structures within the eye: Myopia or Near-Sightedness People with myopia, or near-sightedness, can see close-up objects clearly, but distant objects are blurred. Hyperopia or Far-Sightedness In contrast, people with hyperopia, or far-sightedness, can see distant objects clearly, but close-up objects […]

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