Eye Disease Archives

How Important Is Vision Care - Are We Proactive Enough?

March 21, 2024

Eye Disease, Eye Health, Interview

The Importance of Vision Care

When was the last time you had an eye checkup? For many, it's not a priority until vision issues become too apparent to ignore. Dr. Farooq Ashraf, a leading ophthalmologist at the Atlanta Vision Institute, emphasizes the critical nature... READ MORE

June 10, 2023

Eye Disease

Glaucoma Surgical Interventions That Can Save Your Sight

Before the 19th century, a diagnosis of glaucoma meant you could anticipate slowly losing your eyesight. Physicians of that era developed surgical and topical treatments to help ease the symptoms. These days, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and Minimally Invasive Glaucoma... READ MORE

December 30, 2022

Eye Disease

The Dangers of Eyeball Tattooing

Eyeball tattooing, otherwise known as scleral tattooing, is a procedure that involves injecting ink into the sclera, or the white part of the eye, to change its color for aesthetic and cosmetic reasons. Although some people may be intrigued... READ MORE

October 16, 2019

Eye Disease, Eye Health, Uncategorized

Tattoo-Related Uveitis on the Rise

Eye inflammation or uveitis can be linked to tattoos. Uveitis experts note an increase in the frequency of uveitis related to tattoos. Patients present with a range of symptoms including redness, photophobia, change in vision, and/or eye pain. If not... READ MORE