Angiogenesis is the branching growth of new blood vessels from pre-existing vessels. It occurs during normal bodily functions, such as healing wounds, but can also contribute to disease states. In the eye, abnormal angiogenesis is a major cause of...
Retinoblastoma is an eye cancer that originates from cells of the retina. This cancer can occur in adults, but the vast majority of people who develop retinoblastoma are children. According to the Cleveland Clinic, between 200 and 300 children are...
According to 2007 statistics, diabetes is a disease that affects 23.6 million children and adults in the United States. It is a chronic disease that can be life-threatening if not properly controlled. In fact, diabetes was the seventh leading...
Glaucoma is a condition in which fluid in the eye, also known as the aqueous humor, accumulates, which causes a gradual increase in eye pressure. This increased pressure can lead to nerve damage, resulting in loss of vision. Glaucoma is treated...
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that, as described by the National Eye Institute, damage the optic nerve of the eye and result in blindness. Glaucoma has many different forms, but each variant causes damage to the optic nerve, usually via...
Hyphema occurs when there is a collection of blood in the anterior chamber of the eye--behind the cornea and in front of the iris. The hyphema might be noticeable by the patient when looking in the mirror or it could be too small to see without...
Retinoblastoma is a form of eye cancer that can be deadly. Get expert tips and advice on diagnosing and preventing eye cancer in this video.
