Joseph J. DeVenuto Jr. Md

Red burning itching eyes are often a sign of dry eyes, which while uncomfortable, is seldom a sign of a serious eye condition. Your ophthalmologist may suggest a humidifier or medicated tear drops, which can be of great help.

It’s important to remember that even relatively simple outpatient eye procedures can still require the use of anesthesia. If you’re having cataracts removed, remember to have a friend ready to take you home.

The National Eye Institute conducted a multi-year Age-Related Eye Disease Study, called AREDS. The study found that high doses of vitamins C and E, combined with beta-carotene and zinc, reduced the risk of vision loss for age-related macular degeneration.

When choosing sunglasses, it’s important that you get polarized lenses and not just those that are darker. What you need to protect your eyes from is those UV rays that can end up damaging the retina.

Lazy eye is a condition where one eye does not send or receive signals from the brain in a normal way. This lack of connection leads the eye to wander. If detected early, it can be treated with exercises, eyewear, and eye drops.

Ophthalmology dates back to 800 B.C., when Sushruta wrote Sushruta Samhita, in which he described 70 ocular diseases and several ophthalmological instruments and techniques.

One of the most common eye conditions is cataracts, especially in older people. Cataracts are cloudy patches that develop on the eye lens, blocking light and impairing vision. If a cataract becomes too large, it can be removed through surgery.

Did you know that your eyes are the most complex organs your body possesses except for your brain? They contain more than 2 million working parts.

More than 3 million Americans over the age of 40 suffer from some form of vision loss. Depending on the severity, vision loss can lead to a host of other issues, from mobility, daily activities and one's independence.

Over 30% of Americans over the age of 65 suffer from some form of eye disease. Many of these conditions can lead to blindness if not detected and treated in their early stages so it's important to have regular check ups.

Eye facts: The part of the eye that contains the color pigmentation is the iris. The three most common eye colors are brown, hazel, and blue.

It’s important to remember that there are multiple types of laser vision correction available. Let’s talk about the specifics of your situation and which laser procedure is right for you.

Heterochromia refers to a person's eyes having irises of different colors. Military leader Alexander the Great and Byzantine Emperor Anastasios the First may have had this condition. Extremely rare in humans, color disparity is common in Siberian huskies.

Myopia or nearsightedness is a refractive error where objects near are clear but those far away are blurry. This is the opposite of hyperopia or farsightedness: when objects near are blurry but those in the distance are clear.

If caught early enough, more than 90 percent of detached retinas can be treated successfully, with little to no loss of vision. In some cases, a second treatment may be necessary.

Glaucoma is a progressive deterioration of the optic nerve that is often related to eye pressure. The human eye is like a tire that requires a certain air pressure, and when this pressure is too great, the optic nerve can be damaged, leading to glaucoma.

Did you know that UV-blocking sunglasses are good for kids to wear as well as adults? In fact, experts agree that protection in youth can actually help to prevent loss of eyesight in later years.

There is no cure for age related macular degeneration, but there are treatments that can reduce the risk of AMD or slow down the symptoms once someone has AMD. These treatments include vitamins, medications and two different types of laser surgery.