How does vision and balance relate? In this clinic, we get frequent referrals for patients who are suffering from dizziness and are often surprised that vision contributes a major part to their symptom of disorientation, falling, or lightheadedness. The Vestibular System Every part of the body is a different organ system: eyes, ears, skin, stomach,… Continue reading Vision and Balance
Category: Eye Health
Solar Eclipse & Office News
Solar Eclipse 2017 is on Its Way A full solar eclipse which can be seen by most of North America will be happening Monday August 21, 2017. During this time, the moon cross paths such that it blocks out the sun. Nashville will be in the path of totality where viewers will be able to… Continue reading Solar Eclipse & Office News
High Alert: Ocular Allergies
Ocular allergies, the joys of having occasional or chronic red, itchy, burning, and/or watery eyes are one of the caveats of having year-round warm weather in Tennessee, a.k.a. a perpetual allergy season. Many patients with ocular allergies may have accompanying sinus and nasal congestion. Pollen and mold are the main culprits, but some patients also… Continue reading High Alert: Ocular Allergies
Vision Impairment and Falls Prevention
According to CDC, over one million people aged 65 or older fall each year. Less than half will report these falls to their doctors. Falling risk doubles after an incident of a single fall. Those with vision impairments are twice as likely to fall as those without vision problems. Types of Vision Problems Vision problems… Continue reading Vision Impairment and Falls Prevention
Ocular Albinism
About a month ago, Dr. Ho taught a cow eyeball dissection to a grade 7 science glass. Many of the students noted the excess dark pigment which rubbed off many of the structures within the eye which naturally led to some discussion of albinism. Albinism is a condition that reduces the amount of melanin pigment… Continue reading Ocular Albinism
Visually Impaired Support (VIS) Group of Cumberland County
Come Connect with Dr. Ho @ VIS Want to Learn more about Low Vision? Dr. Ho will be speaking at the next Visually Impaired Support (VIS) Group of Cumberland County, TN Inc. meeting on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 9:30 a.m. at the Sonshine Soup Kitchen, located at 69 Neecham St. This meeting is free to… Continue reading Visually Impaired Support (VIS) Group of Cumberland County
Low Vision Expo 2016 in Nashville in 2 weeks!
A Free Educational Low Vision Expo for those with visual impairment to test products, connect with the community, and learn about coping skills that can help better manage your life. The Expo will be held at Nashville Public Library’s conference center from 10am until 2pm on Friday October 21st, 2016 at 615 Church Street. Dr. Ho… Continue reading Low Vision Expo 2016 in Nashville in 2 weeks!
What Is Lazy Eye?
Lazy eye, or amblyopia, refers to vision loss due to the eye and brain not properly working together despite having a physically normal and healthy eye. Lazy eye can happen to one or both eyes. The most common causes of lazy eye include: an imbalance in uncorrected prescription between the eyes which leads the brain… Continue reading What Is Lazy Eye?
Come Connect with us at “Preserve Your Sight”
The Macular Degeneration Association will be in Nashville, TN on Saturday, August 6th, 2016 to present “Preserve Your Sight“. This FREE awareness program will be covering the following subjects: age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and Eye Vitamins: Helpful or Harmful?. This program will start at 8:30 a.m. with registration and breakfast and will end at… Continue reading Come Connect with us at “Preserve Your Sight”
How Dry Eye Syndrome affects Vision
While some with dry eye merely note an occasional irritation that can be relieved with blinking, others can have such severe dry eye syndrome that their eyes may frequently burn and sting, or worst, they may experience chronic eye pain. Other symptoms of dry eye can include red itchy and/or watery eyes. Yet still, some… Continue reading How Dry Eye Syndrome affects Vision