The eye contains fluid produced by the eye. Since the eye constantly produces fluid, some of the fluid must drain to maintain a good, steady eye pressure. When the pressure increases, damage may occur to the optic nerve, causing permanent damage...
Either at birth or in early childhood, some children have eye diseases. Children, and babies in particular, cannot always voice discomfort or problems with their eyes and overall health. Parents must keep a diligent watch for signs of change. If...
Epiphora, or tearing, can occur in one or both eyes, and can have multiple causes. According to the West Boca Eye and Cosmetic Center, the main causes of tearing are the production of too many tears due to irritation, infection or a blockage of...
At birth or in early childhood, a doctor may determine that a child has an eye condition. Early detection of eye disease will often help prevent permanent damage to the eyes or to the child's vision. Usually a parent will notice something about a...
The eyeball needs to maintain a certain level of tension, or pressure, within the eye to keep it from collapsing. A series of canals within the eye continually drain fluid to keep intraocular pressure, often called IOP, within this range....
The eye, a complex opening to the world, consists of fluids, nerves and tissues that observe and communicate with the brain to produce vision. Damage to any part of the eye potentially leads to an eye disorder. Some eye disorders require only...
Glaucoma is a term used for a group of eye diseases that affects the optic nerve in various stages depending upon the intraocular pressure in the eye. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, more than 4 million people in United States are...
