Understanding Ocular Migraines
Ocular Migraine has been used to refer to a number of migraine subtypes that are characterized by a variety of visual disturbances including visual loss, blind spots, zig-zag lines, or seeing stars. This type of migraine may occur without any accompanying head pain and it’s also not uncommon for a single patient to experience a…
Read MoreAre allergies the cause of your swollen and itchy eyes?
You may be experiencing eye allergies if your eyes are itchy and are red, tearing or burning. Eye Allergies are a condition that affects millions of Americans and while many people will treat their nasal allergy symptoms most ignore their itchy, red, watery eyes. Causes for Itchy and Watery Eyes Eye allergies happen when your…
Read MoreWhat is Heterochromia?
Heterochromia occurs when the iris (coloured tissue at the front of the eye) of both your eyes are of different colours. Although mostly harmless, heterochromia can sometimes indicate an underlying medical condition. For example, one eye is brown and the other eye is green. It can also mean there are at least two different colors…
Read MoreShould you be concerned if your baby’s eyes shake?
Nystagmus is a condition where the eyes shake involuntarily. It can appear in babies and children as early as 6 weeks and present as a vertical, horizontal, or even a rotary shake. If you notice your baby’s eyes shaking, it’s important to remain calm but you should bring your child to a pediatric eye doctor…
Read MoreI’m seeing jagged lines in my vision, what is it?
Have you ever seen a temporary black spot in your vision? How about jagged white lines? Something that looks like heat waves shimmering in your peripheral vision? If so, you may have been experiencing what is known as an ocular migraine. About Ocular Migraines Ocular migraines occur when blood vessels spasm in the visual center…
Read MoreIs Coffee Bad for Your Eyes?
In 2017, the National Coffee Drinking Trends report showed that 62 percent of the more than 3,000 people who participated in the online survey said they drink coffee daily. This was up from 57 percent in 2016, said the report, which was released at the coffee association’s conference in Austin, Texas. Even though the US…
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