Ptosis is the medical term to describe the drooping or sagging of the skin of the upper eyelids. It can affect one eye or both. One of the biggest problems people with Ptosis experience is the way the drooping and sagging of their eyelids makes them look tired or sleepy. Age-related ptosis is usually nothing […]
What is an Ocular Migraine?
Most people have heard of migraine headaches, but did you know you can have migraines in your eyes as well? An ocular migraine occurs when changes in the blood vessels in the optic nerve at the back of your eye cause you to experience temporary visual disturbances or distortions. These can include auras, flashing spots […]
May Is Healthy Vision Month
Healthy Vision Month is a time to raise awareness about the importance of having healthy vision. Berkeley Eye Center would like to take this time to encourage everyone to educate themselves about the importance of healthy vision and the ways we can protect our vision health. The Importance of Vision Health Why is vision health […]
Visual Acuity, Eyesight, and Vision: What’s The Difference?
What do eye doctors mean when they use the terms “visual acuity, “eyesight” and “vision”? You might think the three terms are interchangeable, but each is used to describe a different aspect of our visual experience. Eyesight Describes Your Ability to See Eyesight refers to the actual physical ability to see, regardless of clarity or […]
What Causes “Sleep” In Your Eye?
Everyone finds “sleep” in their eyes upon waking — a gunky, goopy material that forms in the inner corner of our eyes while we’re asleep. What is this stuff? How does it form? And is it harmful? What Is This Stuff? Eye doctors refer to sleep as “rheum,” or eye discharge. Rheum is one of […]
The Best Foods for AMD: Protecting Your Vision Can Be Delicious
Since Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of low vision and blindness in Americans aged 60 years and over, the Berkeley Eye Center would like to remind everyone that February is National Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month. There is currently no cure for AMD, so it’s important to educate the […]
Why Is Dilation Necessary?
Pupil dilation is done to increase the size of the pupils, letting in more light and allowing the doctor to completely examine the optic nerve and retina at the back of your eye. Many patients dread having their pupils dilated during their annual comprehensive eye exams, but this part of the exam is critical to […]
Examining Your Health Through Your Eyes
What do our eyes have to do with overall health? Actually, tons! Many people do not realize an eye exam is not just determining your prescription for glasses, but it’s a wellness check of your overall health. During that awkward silence, when the eye doctor is invading your personal space with his bright light, he […]
Keep it Safe on the Fourth of July: Tips to Prevent Firework-Related Eye Injuries
Everyone’s favorite summer holiday is just around the corner as the United States gets ready to celebrate another birthday on the Fourth of July. One of the most traditional ways to celebrate Independence Day is with fireworks. You’ve probably already noticed the stands popping up just outside the city limits. Fireworks are fun but they […]
Food For Sight: Are You Getting Enough Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids in Your Diet?
We all want to keep our vision as healthy as possible for as long as possible. That means maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes plenty of exercise, not smoking, getting regular eye exams and eating a healthy diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and other essential fatty acids, or EFAs. EFAs are important for the […]