by Brooklyn Eye Care | Apr 24, 2023 | Binocular Vision, Eye Care
Convergence insufficiency is a binocular condition that results from the inability of the eyes to turn in enough when looking at a near object. Typically, when fixating on a near object, the eyes will turn in, or converge, to keep the object single and clear. If the...
by Brooklyn Eye Care | Apr 10, 2023 | Eye Care
In healthcare, abbreviations are frequently used to save time and make notes or charts shorter and easier to read. Eye care abbreviations are no different, which are used to make everything flow smoother. When reading or listening to health information, it is...
by Brooklyn Eye Care | Mar 27, 2023 | Eye Care
Many health conditions run in families, or they have genetic predispositions that are present from birth. Eye conditions are no exception to this as many of the most common eye conditions have a genetic component. Nearsightedness, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and...
by Brooklyn Eye Care | Mar 15, 2023 | Contact Lenses, Eye Care, glasses
If you primarily wear contact lenses for vision correction, you may wonder if it is necessary to have a pair of backup glasses at all. It is important for any contact lens wearer to have a usable pair of glasses to wear in cases where contact lenses cannot be worn....
by Brooklyn Eye Care | Feb 28, 2023 | Eye Care
Eye floaters are small area of gray or black in the vision that moves, or floats, around as the eye moves. A clumping causes this dark area in the gel-like vitreous of the eye. When there is a clump or solid area in the vitreous, it will cast a shadow on the retina...
by Brooklyn Eye Care | Feb 14, 2023 | Eye Care
Glaucoma is a progressive eye condition that can lead to vision loss if not treated appropriately. The main way glaucoma is treated is by lowering the pressure in the eye, or intraocular pressure (IOP), either by using eye drops, laser procedures, or surgery....
