Accessibility View MENU LOCATION CONTACT LENS STORE 775-329-1331 Home > Articles > Newsletters > Conditions That Affect Vision Uveitis Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision Do you know how uveitis could affect your eyes? Read more Curbing Macular Degeneration Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision Macular degeneration represents one of the most significant causes of vision loss in older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 1.8 million people currently suffer from macular degeneration, with an additional 7.3 million people at risk of developing this Read more All About Amblyopia Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a visual disorder caused by abnormal vision development, often occurring during infancy. Patients with amblyopia have reduced vision in one eye, because it is not working properly in conjunction with the brain. With early detection and proper treatment, loss of Read more All About Glaucoma Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision Glaucoma is a serious disorder that can damage the optic nerves of your eyes if left untreated. The optic nerve carries images from your eyes to your brain. If the nerve is damaged, full or partial vision loss can occur. In some cases, people develop glaucoma because the pressure in their eyes begins Read more Binocular Vision: Disorders and Treatment Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision For many, the term binocular vision conjures images of super powers or the rare ability to spot objects far away, but having binocular vision simply means having two eyes with which to see. Binocular vision does lend creatures with two eyes advantages over those with only one, such as enhanced vision, Read more Diabetic Retinopathy: What Is It? Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision Diabetic retinopathy refers to several eye problems that are characterized by damage to the light-sensitive retina, caused by excessive blood sugar levels. Almost half of Americans with diabetes suffer from some level of diabetic retinopathy. When glucose levels in the blood are not properly controlled, Read more Glaucoma Care: What You Need to Know Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, reports the Glaucoma Research Foundation. This common eye condition typically affects older adults, although infants and young adults are also at risk. Fortunately, however, cutting-edge research is improving diagnosis and treatment of this Read more Strabismus Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision Strabismus is the medical term for the misalignment of the eyes. Commonly referred to as cross-eyed or wall-eyed, strabismus may involve either one or both eyes turning inward, outward or even up or down. It is one of the most common vision conditions in young children, affecting somewhere between 2 Read more What Is Astigmatism? Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision Astigmatism is an extremely common eye condition that affects both children and adults. It occurs when there is an imperfection in some part of your cornea, the clear tissue that covers your iris. Light rays pass through the cornea as they travel to the retina, a thin layer of cells at the back of your Read more What You Need to Know About Dry Eye Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision If you have never suffered from dry eye, you might not appreciate how important your tears are to your eye health. Without enough moisture, your eyes can become dry, itchy, red and uncomfortable. Dry eye occurs when you do not make enough tears or the tears you produce are not high quality. The Importance Read more Blue Light Exposure: What Is It? Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision Is blue light hurting your vision? Find out how the light can affect you. Read more NEWSLETTERS Glasses & Frames Amazing, Interesting Eyes Medical Perspectives Kid's Vision Conditions That Affect Vision Tips for Healthy Eyes Contacts NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Sign up for more articles LOCATION Find us on the map 118 California Ave, Reno, NV, 89509, US × + − Leaflet | Map data provided by Internet Brands HOURS OF OPERATION Our Regular Schedule Monday: 7:15 am-5:00 pm Tuesday: 7:15 am-5:00 pm Wednesday: 7:15 am-5:00 pm Thursday: 7:15 am-5:00 pm Friday: 7:15 am-5:00 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed COPYRIGHT © 2021 MH SUB I, LLC DBA IMATRIX. ADMIN LOG IN SITE MAP