Myopia (nearsightedness) can permanently damage your child’s vision. In the early 1970s, only 25% of Americans were nearsighted. Today, more than 40% of Americans have myopia and that number is…
Inflammations of the Eyeball “itis” means ‘to be inflamed’. ‘itis’ is often added to end of the name of a part of the body to describe an inflammatory condition of…
Diabetes can accelerate cataract formation and induce glaucoma. More commonly the diabetic patient is susceptible to a series of changes in the back to the eye (retina) called diabetic retinopathy.…
Foggy or Blurred Vision The cornea is the clear window on the front of the eye. It bends incoming light rather dramatically to focus an image on the retina at…
Vision Correction After This Surgery The cornea is the clear window on the front of the eye. It bends incoming light rather dramatically to focus an image on the retina…
Rare But, Serious Corneal Complications The cornea is the clear window on the front of the eye. It bends incoming light rather dramatically to focus an image on the retina…
Keratoconus With keratoconus there is a thinning and bulging of the corneal tissue. This irregularity prevents the light from falling evenly on the retina resulting in blurred vision. People with…
Red Eye, Conjunctivitis and Subconjunctival Bleed: The eyeball has a limited number of ways to react to insult, the most common is redness. There is a thin mucus membrane (parts…
Dry Eye Dry eye is one of the most common complaints we encounter during our eye exams at Parrelli Optical®. The tear film is designed to act as a lubricant…
What’s happening to your eyes? It’s a lovely time of the year. Plants and trees that have been dormant all winter are returning to life with beautiful blooms and lush…
Eyes Rarely Hurt When There Is Something Wrong There are many disorders of the eye. The following information briefly discusses the causes and treatments for the many of the more…
Flashers and Floaters Floaters The vitreous is a clear gel-like substance that fills the back of the eye. It gives the globe it’s shape and holds the retina in place.…