Eye Health

Sight is one of our most critical senses, and healthy vision helps us navigate the world. This makes taking care of your eyes all the more vital. Find articles, videos, guides, and infographics on eye health. Learn more about the importance of eye exams and find information on various vision problems and conditions that affect the eyes. Learn about how you can combat dry eye, tired eyes, and much more.

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6 Glaucoma Risk Factors to Know

March 9, 2014

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness today. Learn more about glaucoma, its risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: blindness, eye exam, glaucoma, Glaucoma Research Foundation, Joel S Schuman MD, Kimberly Miller MD, ocular pressure, video, World Glaucoma Week
Article - 2 Minute Read

Video: What Is Laser Vision Correction Surgery?

March 2, 2014

Improve your vision with laser vision correction. Learn more about the procedure, and the perks it offers to patients who want to improve their vision. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: cornea, cornea and refraction surgery, Deepinder Dhaliwal MD, laser eye surgery, laser vision correction, ophthalmologist, UPMC Eye Center, video
Article - 3 Minute Read

The Importance of Eye Exams

February 27, 2014

Learn more about the importance of eye exams and what to expect during your visit with the eye doctor. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: cataracts, diabetes, eye doctor, eye exam, glaucoma, macular degeneration, optometrist, retina, Scott Drexler DO, UPMC Eye Center, vision
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Dry Eye: Common Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

February 13, 2014

Learn more about the causes dry eye and treatments to repair a tear in the film on the eye. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: Andrew Eller MD, dry eye, eye care, eye drops, Leela Raju MD, ophthalmologist, tear film, tearing, vision
Article - 2 Minute Read

Cosmetic Eye Surgery

January 30, 2014

Interested in cosmetic eye surgery? Learn about these procedures, also known as oculoplastic surgeries, which may improve an individual's ability to see. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: aesthetic surgery, botox, brow lift, cosmetic eye surgery, dacryocystorhinostomy, ectropion repair, eyelid surgery, intense pulsed light treatment, Jenn Will MD, oculoplastic surgery
Article - 4 Minute Read

What Causes Eye Twitching? About Ocular Myokymia

January 17, 2014

Ocular myokymia, commonly known as eyeball twitching, can be either twitching of the eyelids or the twitching of the eyeball. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: eye twitching, ocular myokymia
Article - 2 Minute Read

What is Astigmatism?

January 8, 2014

Learn about astigmatism, an eye condition that causes symptoms like blurred vision and eyestrain. Discover treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: astigmatism, Cholappadi Sundar Raj OD PhD, eye strain, far sightedness, fovea, glasses, headaches, hypermetropia, iris, laser vision correction surgery, myopia, nearsightedness, pupil, refractive error, refractive vision correction surgery, retina, soft contact lenses, UPMC Eye Center
Article - 2 Minute Read

Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, or Optician: What’s the Difference?

December 20, 2013

Read this article to discover the difference between eye doctors and learn when you should visit an ophthalmologist, optometrist or optician. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: board certified, contact lenses, Doctor of Optometry, eye specialist, eyeglasses, Ian Connoer MD, ophthalmologist, optician, optometrist, UPMC Eye Center
Article - 2 Minute Read

What Are Eye Floaters?

December 12, 2013

Discover the symptoms of eye floaters, or vitreous floaters, which are common among older adults. Learn about your treatment options for eye floaters. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: Denise Gallagher MD, diabetic retinopathy, dilated retina exam, eye floaters, ophthalmologist, retinal detachment, retinal tear, UPMC Eye Center, vitreous floaters, vitreous surgery