Ocular Melanoma: The Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions

Ocular melanoma is a DNA mutation of the eye’s pigment cells causing them to multiply and collect within the eye.  While this is the most common type of eye cancer found in adults, it is still very rare.  Only a small number of factors have been linked to an increased...

Macular Degeneration: The Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions

Macular degeneration or age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a medical condition that results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field due to damage of the retina.  The macula is what allows you to tasks such as thread a needle, read small print and...

Prosthetic Eye Correction for Cloudy Cornea

The cornea, a clear dome-shaped area covering the front of the visual eye components, is responsible for more than just providing a protective barrier.  In order to effectively pass and bend light from a person’s surroundings to form a focused image on the retina, the...

Prosthetic Eye Treatment for Evisceration Surgery

Evisceration surgery is a type of ocular surgery performed by an oculoplastic surgeon.  The surgery is characterized by removal of the eye’s contents, leaving the scleral shell and extraocular muscles intact.  This type of surgery is performed on patients suffering...