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
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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
Through Rose-Colored Glasses… The importance of Contrast Sensitivity
Decreases in contrast sensitivity and altered color perception can occur as a result from many eye conditions, such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and macular degeneration to name a few, as well as some congenital eye diseases. Contrast sensitivity plays an important role in helping distinguish an object from its background. How Contrast Sensitivity Impacts… Continue reading Through Rose-Colored Glasses… The importance of Contrast Sensitivity