Learning Resources What is Blue Light? Much like ultraviolet or UV light, blue light is portion of the “visible light spectrum” and may lead to cataracts and other eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Sources of blue light include the sun,...
Learning Resources Retinal Tears and Detachments Retinal tears and detachments happen when the retina (the inner lining of the eye) is damaged. The retina is a layer of tissue that’s light-sensitive and sends visual information through the optic nerve to the brain....
Learning Resources Macular Degeneration Macular degeneration affects more than 10 million Americans. It is the leading cause of vision loss. This incurable eye disease is caused by deterioration of the retina in a portion of the eye called the macula. The macula...
Learning Resources Glaucoma Glaucoma is an eye disease in which damage to the optic nerve leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss. Eye doctors once believed it was simply a pressure problem in the eyes. It is now known to be a complex condition. There...
Learning Resources Dry Eye Syndrome Dry eye syndrome occurs when we are not able to produce enough tears or when our tears are too thin. When our eyes are not properly lubricated, our vision and comfort can suffer greatly. Thankfully, there are treatments and...
