by Alexander Seitz | Nov 12, 2021 | Blog Posts, Notes
Often referred to casually as “pink eye”, conjunctivitis is the swelling or inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, transparent layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye. Causes may or may not be infectious....
by Alexander Seitz | Nov 11, 2021 | Blog Posts, Notes
Keratitis is an inflammation and swelling of the cornea, the clear front cover of the eye. Keratitis may or may not be associated with an infection. Noninfectious keratitis Noninfectious keratitis can be caused by an eye injury, by wearing contact lenses too long or...
by Alexander Seitz | Nov 10, 2021 | Notes
Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that lead to progressive damage to the optic nerve. It is characterized by loss of nerve tissue that results in vision loss. People with glaucoma can lose nerve tissue, resulting in vision loss. Example of Glaucoma The following...
by Alexander Seitz | May 29, 2021 | Blog Posts
Doctors of optometry (Optometrists or Eye Doctors) are primary eye health care providers who examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the eye, and also play a major role in maintaining the overall health and well-being of their patients. At Seitz...
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