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An FSA, or flexible spending account, and HSA, or health savings account, are special savings options that are provided either by an employer or through medical insurance.

Intraocular pressure (IOP) is a measurement that is made at every comprehensive eye examination and is a key risk factor for conditions such as glaucoma. Intraocular pressure is typically high in glaucoma and can lead to damage to the nerve in the back of the eye. If the eye pressure is too low, it can lead to problems with keeping the eyes healthy and intact including having a choroidal detachment. 

There are special vitamins called AREDS or AREDS 2 which are formulated to help treat age-related macular degeneration. The AREDS vitamins contain a specific set of vitamins and minerals which were tested and shown to reduce the risk of additional vision loss in moderate to severe macular degeneration. An eye doctor can recommend whether the AREDS or AREDS 2 vitamins would be of benefit to you based on your individual health and eyes.

If the eye becomes inflamed, it can cause anterior uveitis in the front of the eye. This condition is a result of damage to the normal barrier between the blood and the fluid in the front of the eye. Anterior uveitis can cause intense pain and light sensitivity but is usually able to be treated with no long-lasting impacts on vision.

Blue light blocking glasses, or blue light blockers, are glasses that have a filter on the lenses that reflects wavelengths of blue and violet light. These glasses can be bought over the counter or have a prescription lens made with the blue light blocking filter.

A hordeolum is a bacterial infection of the eyelid oil glands which causes a small, painful bump to form on the eyelid. A hordeolum is sometimes referred to as a stye. With treatment, a hordeolum can resolve in a few days to a week and have no long-term effects.

Many movies are created to be viewed in 3-D with the help of special glasses with colored filters. These glasses are either red and blue colored or have polarized gray lenses. When watching a special 3-D movie with these glasses, the movie appears to have depth which comes out from the screen.

Fuch’s corneal dystrophy is an inherited eye condition which affects the front of the eye and can cause symptoms that range from very mild to very severe. Fuch’s corneal dystrophy is uncommon but is not considered a rare disease.

In a healthy eye, tears are produced at the same rate which they are drained from the front of the eyes and allow the tear film to remain stable and sufficient. However, there are conditions which cause the tears to build up and flow onto the cheek.

There are a few eye conditions which are classified as true emergencies. These conditions are considered emergent based on the rapid escalation and high risk for sight loss or loss of life. All emergent conditions should be treated with the highest priority and considered to be top concern.