by Shawnee Optical | Jul 29, 2021 | Eye Disease, Peripheral Vision, Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of very rare eye diseases that is hereditary and can lead to vision loss. But is there a cure? Here we take a look at this disorder. What is Retinitis Pigmentosa? This group of eye diseases involves changes to your...
by Shawnee Optical | May 12, 2021 | Eye Health, Featured, Vision Problems
If you experience a blind spot in your vision, you might have what’s called a scotoma. Learn more about this condition and whether or not it’s serious. A scotoma is a blind spot or partial loss of vision in what is otherwise a perfectly normal visual field. It might...
by Shawnee Optical | Apr 15, 2021 | Eye Health, Vision, Vision Problems
If you have a history of migraines, you may have also experienced visual disturbances in one or both eyes during an attack. Not only is this disruptive to your daily life, it can also be scary. So why do migraines have an affect on vision, and is this serious...
by Shawnee Optical | Feb 28, 2020 | Education, Eye Diseases, Eye Health
In a previous post, we covered common eye diseases like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. In this post, we look at three rare diseases of the eye: Retinitis pigmentosa, optic neuritis, and Stargardt’s disease. Retinitis Pigmentosa ...
by Shawnee Optical | Feb 21, 2020 | Education, Eye Diseases, Eye Health, Vision
Eye diseases sound scary — and they absolutely can be. That’s why it’s so important to protect your vision by educating yourself about what types of eye diseases exist, to know your risk factors, and to get regular eye exams. Here’s everything you need to know...
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