by Brooklyn Eye Care | Jul 5, 2023 | Eye Care, Systemic Disease
Down Syndrome is a congenital disability that occurs when there is an extra copy of chromosome 21. It is the most common genetic disorder in humans and manifests as physical and intellectual developmental delays. Individuals with Down Syndrome often experience several...
by Brooklyn Eye Care | Jun 21, 2023 | Dry Eye, Eye Care
Dry eyes is a condition in which the eyes do not produce enough tears or the produced tears evaporate rapidly. This can cause discomfort, and irritation, and even lead to damage to the cornea. Dry eye syndrome or keratoconjunctivitis sicca is a chronic condition that...
by Brooklyn Eye Care | Jun 5, 2023 | Eye Care, Retina, Systemic Disease
Bleeding in the back of the eye is called a retinal hemorrhage. Retinal hemorrhages occur within the retina, the part of the eye responsible for vision production. The retina has many blood vessels, which are necessary for its functions. Retinal hemorrhages occur when...
by Brooklyn Eye Care | May 22, 2023 | Eye Care
Pink eye, commonly known as viral conjunctivitis, is an eye condition that affects people of all ages. While children are more commonly seen with pink eye, adults are equally susceptible to viral infections. Below are details of the causes, symptoms, detection,...
by Brooklyn Eye Care | May 9, 2023 | glasses
Glasses, as we know them today, have origins back hundreds of years to ancient civilizations in which jewelers would use monocle lenses as a decorative adornment. Since then, there have been countless changes in the way glasses are used, prescribed, and manufactured....
