Hemianopia (or hemianopsia) refers to a visual disorder in which there is a loss of half the field of vision in one or both of a person’s eyes. It might also cause a reduction of night vision. Read the rest of this entry »
Optic nerve injury or optic nerve damage can cause more problems than just poor vision. It can affect other mental processes too. Sight occurs with light passing through the cornea and lens of the eye. The image focuses itself on the retina, a layer of rods and cones cells lining the inside back of the eyeball. The rods and cones are receptors that change the image you see into impulses sent to the brain. The impulses travel to the cerebrum via the optic nerves. Read the rest of this entry »
Strokes and brain injuries are responsible for millions of visual problems throughout the world. Visual problems might include anything from lowered visual acuity to double vision to complete loss of vision, and everything in between. Questions abound following a stroke or brain injury by the victim as well as family members and friends. Questions might include: Read the rest of this entry »
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in America. In fact, it’s estimated that 2.5 million Americans suffer from this insidious disease. Glaucoma has often been called a silent thief of eyesight because it seldom produces symptoms. If you think you might be at risk of glaucoma, take a look at the following information and discuss it with your doctor. Read the rest of this entry »