Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to research cataracts. A cataract is the clouding of the lens in the eye. Cataracts can drastically affect your vision and more than half of all Americans by the age of 80, have cataracts or have had cataract surgery. To learn more about cataract surgery, click on the link below to watch my presentation or the other link to look at the power point I created.
Cataract Presentation
Cataract Power Point
Welcome! My name is Abbie Pinter and I am a senior at Western High School. I am also the afternoon co-op at Auburn Optical. On this blog I will post my monthly projects and research that I have done. I hope you enjoy!
London Cab Drivers and their Hippocampus
For my third project, I decided to research London Cab Drivers' Hippocampus. Scientists have found that the hippocampus (the memory cent...
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For my November project, I decided to research Achromatopsia. Achromatopsia is a condition that is characterized by partial absence of color...
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Today I had the opportunity to research the eye drop VYZULTA. VYZULTA is a prescription eye drop that may help reduce intraocular (eye) pre...
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Retinal detachment occurs when the retina becomes separated from the nerve tissues and blood supply underneath it. While painless, visually ...
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Glaucoma
Today, I had the opportunity to research Glaucoma. Glaucoma is an eye condition usually related to increased eye pressure that damages your optic nerve. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in individuals over the age of 60 and is often hereditary. To learn more about Glaucoma click on the link below!
Glaucoma
Glaucoma
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