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The cornea, the clear window that we look through on the front of the eye, is one of the most important parts of our eye. It accounts for about two-thirds of the focusing power of the eye. (The lens accounts for the other third.) If the surface of the cornea gets damaged by trauma or […]
Our eyes are a critical part of the body, and deserve attentive care to keep them healthy. If your eyes are exposed to bacteria, fungi, or viruses, you may acquire an eye infection. Here are some facts on eye infections that you need to know. An eye infection can be minor or serious and can […]
A cataract is an eye problem that usually results in cloudy vision. The eye’s lens fogs up, making it increasingly difficult for you to focus on specific objects and see things well (especially at night). A cataract is caused by the breakdown of proteins in the lens of the eye. This breakdown can be caused […]
Your eyes are fragile! Once they are injured, there may be little that can be done to reverse the outcome. Depending on the injury, surgery may be necessary to save the eye, but may not allow the return of normal vision. It is not possible to replace certain parts of the eye and if one […]
The cornea is an important part of the eye. It is the clear “window” at the front of the eye that we look through to see. When an infection in the cornea occurs, it can create a scar and the ‘window” becomes cloudy. If the window is cloudy enough, it will need to be replaced […]
The refraction is the part of the eye exam used to determine the prescription for glasses or contacts. The refraction may appear to be just another part of a routine examination of the eyes, but it is vital, especially for those who have prescribed eyeglasses or contact lenses. It is also necessary to repeat the […]
Macular degeneration is an eye condition that can happen to people as they age, but the risk of having the disease is higher in particular individuals compared to others. Here at our Lincoln eye care practice, Dr. Forgey does not only diagnose and provide macular degeneration treatment, but we also educate people on what causes […]
We all know that diabetes is characterized by an abnormal increase in one’s blood glucose level. However, some of us are not aware that it could cause many other medical conditions. It could even go so far to affect the eyes and result to an eye problem called diabetic retinopathy. What is diabetic retinopathy? One […]
A warning to those who regularly wear contact lenses: you have a higher risk of acquiring a local eye infection compared to those who do not wear contact lenses. Mind you, eye infections are not a thing to easily ignore. If left untreated, the condition can lead to a permanent impairment in vision or even […]
Dry eye syndrome comes with uncomfortable symptoms; pain, blurring of vision, itching, and redness are just some of them. When you have this condition, it means your eyes are not producing enough tears or the quality of your tears are not good enough. Anyone can have dry eyes and it can even turn into a […]
