Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is the major cause of vision loss for Canadians aged 65 and older. It is a fairly common problem that is experienced by men and women from all backgrounds. AMD comes in two forms: dry, and wet. The dry form is the early stage of AMD, and wet is the […]
Cataracts
Cataracts are well known and studied due to their frequency and relatively standard treatments. There are three main types of cataracts in adults: Cortical cataracts – White opaque spots begin forming in your peripheral vision. Appearing in the lens first, they tend to look like bike spokes in how they ring the eye’s lens. These […]
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
More commonly referred to as “pink eye” or “red eye”, conjunctivitis takes up many forms and can be brought on through a variety of mechanisms. Because of this, if you are experiencing conjunctivitis symptoms it is important that you seek medical assistance to diagnose and treat it. Different Types of Conjunctivitis As alluded to earlier, […]
