Neuro? I hardly know her!
This condition causes double vision due to issues with the eye muscles or nerves controlling them.
What is cranial nerve palsy?
This is a common test used to check the health of the optic nerve and diagnose glaucoma.
What is a dilated eye exam using ophthalmoscopy?
This condition causes the cornea to become misshapen, leading to blurry or distorted vision.
What is keratoconus?
This eye condition in children is characterized by a severe misalignment of the eyes, which may be associated with a condition called amblyopia.
What is strabismus?
Michael’s Siamese cat, known for its striking blue eyes, goes by this tasty name.
What is Biscuit?
This visual phenomenon, often associated with migraines, causes temporary visual disturbances like zigzag lines or blind spots.
What is an ocular migraine?
Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because this symptom doesn’t show up until vision is significantly affected.
What is gradual loss of peripheral vision?
Corneal transplants can sometimes be used to replace a damaged or diseased cornea, and this is the name of the procedure.
What is a corneal graft or keratoplasty?
This eye condition, which can lead to blurry vision in children, occurs when the lens becomes clouded, affecting vision clarity.
What is cataracts?
Taylor made the move from this Texas city, known for its iconic skyline and Cowboys football team.
What is Dallas?
This condition occurs when the optic nerve becomes swollen, often due to increased intracranial pressure, and can be a sign of a serious brain condition.
What is papilledema?
If your eye pressure is high but you don’t have nerve damage, you may have this type of glaucoma.
What is ocular hypertension?
This surgical procedure uses a laser to reshape the cornea to correct refractive errors like nearsightedness or farsightedness.
What is LASIK?
This condition is caused by an abnormal development of the retina in premature infants and can lead to vision loss if not treated early.
What is retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)?
Ana’s husband is Brazilian, and their boys have this creative nickname that combines their Brazilian and Tongan heritage.
What are Brazongans?
This type of visual field defect is caused by damage to the optic tract or the occipital lobe, where only part of the visual field is lost.
What is a hemianopia?
This fluid builds up in the eye, causing pressure and potentially leading to glaucoma.
What is aqueous humor?
When the cornea becomes infected, often due to bacteria, fungi, or viruses, this potentially serious condition is known as a...
What is a corneal ulcer or keratitis?
This is the term for the involuntary, rhythmic movement of the eyes, which can sometimes affect a child’s vision.
What is nystagmus?
Brooke went whale watching in Hawaii at age 10 and unexpectedly shared a boat with this iconic TV star, known for playing "The Fonz" on Happy Days.
Who is Henry Winkler?
A common disorder of the optic nerve where the eye has normal pressure but there is damage to the optic disc, often leading to vision loss.
What is optic neuritis?
The two main types of glaucoma are open-angle and this angle, which is less common but more dangerous.
What is angle-closure glaucoma?
This layer of the cornea is made up of tightly packed collagen fibers, providing strength and structure.
What is the stroma?
This is a rare but serious eye condition in children that results in a white pupil reflex and can signal retinoblastoma.
What is leukocoria?
Setting a colorful trend in the office these 2 dot colors are Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Jardine using for their exams.
Purple (Dr. Hoffman) Pink (Dr. Jardine)