Category: Eye Diseases

Is Glaucoma Genetic?

Posted on March 7, 2023 (March 7, 2023) by Dr. Will To

a senior man rubs his eyes to attempt to see, as his vision is fading due to glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye condition that can affect anyone. Glaucoma can happen at any age, but certain groups of people are at a higher risk than others. While many doctors have studied this condition, there currently are no known genetic markers for early indication of glaucoma to indicate how high your risk factor for this […]

Why Are My Eyes Dry When I Wake Up?

Posted on May 26, 2022 (May 29, 2022) by Dr. Will To

A woman in bed covered by bed sheets rubs her eyes with both hands.

Waking up with dry eyes can be irritating, especially when you don’t know what’s causing the dryness or how to deal with it. Dry eye disease is caused by either a lack of tear volume or poor quality tears, which leads your eyes to lack moisture. When your eyes lack moisture, it can lead to: […]