News & Events

Ocular melanoma is a type of cancer that develops in the eye’s melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing pigment. It is a rare cancer that is difficult to detect without regular eye exams as it typically occurs inside the eye and presents few symptoms. The middle layer of the eye, called the uveal tract, is where ocular melanoma develops most often. However, melanoma can also develop on the eyelid, in the eye socket or on the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the front of the eye).

Have you ever woken up with a red, irritated, and crusty or sticky eye? You’ve likely experienced conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye. This condition occurs when the conjunctiva (the clear tissue covering the white of your eye and the interior of your eyelids) becomes irritated by allergens or infection.

Have you ever woken up with a red, irritated, and crusty or sticky eye? You’ve likely experienced conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye. This condition occurs when the conjunctiva (the clear tissue covering the white of your eye and the interior of your eyelids) becomes irritated by allergens or infection.

Scratched eyes are some of the most common injuries caused by sports-related incidents. Especially in contact sports, fingernails and other abrasive or sharp objects pose the risk of entering the eye and causing scratches.

Chances are, you know someone dealing with macular degeneration, or are dealing with it yourself. These chances only increase when the people involved are aged 50 and above, as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss among older Americans.