Eye Conditions

Coloboma is an eye abnormality that people are born with. It can affect any part of the eye, lead to vision problems, and cause vision loss in extreme cases.  It is estimated that coloboma affects 1 in 10,000 people. This eye condition usually does not change a person’s eye appearance, and it does not affect […]

When a foreign object enters the eye, it can be an uncomfortable experience.  Often, the eye is able to flush out eyelashes and environmental debris through blinking and tear production. Depending on the specific foreign object, at-home or professional intervention may be required. What Is a Foreign Object in the Eye? A foreign object or […]

Tunnel vision is a temporary or permanent loss of peripheral vision. Technically referred to as peripheral vision loss (PVL), tunnel vision is a significant impairment to or loss of peripheral vision while central vision is maintained. The result is a shrinking of the visual field, eliciting a narrow, tunnel-like appearance.  Individuals with tunnel vision may […]

Peripheral vision loss is categorized as the loss of side vision while central vision remains. It is sometimes referred to as tunnel vision.  This type of vision loss is often associated with conditions like low vision, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, carotid artery disease, and diabetic retinopathy.  Blindness and vision loss are often preventable. Treatment for peripheral […]

Jaundice is a condition where the whites of your eyes turn yellow. Your skin may also take on a yellowish hue.  Typically, jaundice is caused by underlying conditions where the body builds up a yellow substance known as bilirubin. The buildup of bilirubin may be due to liver disease, gallstones, infection of the pancreas, hepatitis, […]

Glazed, shiny or glassy eyes are common occurrences that do not usually warrant concern. On rare occasions, they can be a sign of a bigger problem. When that occurs, treatment depends on what caused the glassy eyes. What Are Glassy Eyes? Glassy eye is a phrase used to describe eyes that seem to be overly […]

High eye pressure, also called ocular hypertension, is a condition in which too much pressure builds up inside your eyes, leading to damage to your optic nerve and possible vision loss. High eye pressure (or ocular hypertension) is a condition in which too much pressure builds up inside your eyes. This can cause damage to […]

Superior Vision is an eye-care insurance provider. This company, along with Davis Vision, are subsidiaries of Versant Health. It offers a variety of vision coverage plans, including individual and group. Its members have more than 127,000 service access points nationwide. If you’re thinking of becoming a member of Superior Vision, this guide will help you […]

Ocular rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the eyes and skin around the eyes. It is a form of rosacea, a chronic skin disease that causes the face to appear flushed.  Approximately 5 percent of people worldwide have some form of rosacea. It affects more than 14 million Americans and 415 million people around […]

Trichotillomania is a rare condition of compulsively pulling out your hair.  For people with this condition, the impulse feels irresistible and uncontrollable. The recurrent pulling of hair may be from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other areas of the body.  This condition often affects people in adolescence, the teen years, and young adulthood. In the […]

A visual aura can be scary and uncomfortable, creating visual disturbances for a short period. According to experts, although it is uncomfortable, a visual area is not generally dangerous.  Some people experience visual auras without a migraine, while others deal with visual auras just before a migraine attack. Typically, after resting in a dark room, […]

Headache behind the eyes is linked to eye strain, tension headaches, migraines, cluster headaches, and sinus problems.  To manage headaches effectively, it’s important to determine triggers, so you can effectively avoid them. Treatment includes rest, hydration, pain relievers, and other medications. Headache Behind the Eyes Defined A headache behind the eye can be a pain […]