Ocular health is maintained through retinal nutrition, pharmacological glaucoma management, and proper lens hygiene to prevent infection and dryness.
The clear tissue at the front of the eye is the cornea; in order to have clear vision, the tissue of the cornea needs to remain thin and transparent. The inner layer of the cornea called the endothelium keeps the cornea clear, and if there is a problem with the cells in this layer, corneal edema may result.
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Neurologists specialize in disorders and diseases that affect the brain and the nervous system. Since the eyes can be affected by some of these conditions, doctors who specialize in neurology may be needed to diagnose and treat certain visual conditions.
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Genetics determines eye color, but the inheritance patterns are complex. Because of this complexity, children can have different eye colors than their parents. Iris eye color can change during a person's lifetime for several reasons.
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You probably have suffered some form of mild eye irritation at some point in your life; this inflammation can cause eye redness, watering, pain, blurred vision and sensitivity to light.
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