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Eye floaters are most commonly caused by the separation of the vitreous body from the inner walls of the eye. As you age, the vitreous gel in your eye liquefies and shrinks, thus weakening the inner wall. When the vitreous detaches it begins to condense—this causes the floaters the average person notices in their vision. […]

Ocular Cancer, commonly referred to as “eye cancer,” starts when healthy cells throughout the eye begin to experience uncontrollable change and grow, this causes the growth of tumors. While ocular cancer is rare there are two basic types of ocular cancer that you should be on the lookout for: The symptoms of ocular cancer are […]

Dr. Peter Hersh is featured in Inside Jersey’s Top Doctors 2015 issue! Dr. Hersh is currently serves as Director of The Cornea and Laser Eye Institute and CLEI Center for Keratoconus, Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School, Visiting Research Collaborator at Princeton University and Team Ophthalmologist for the NY Jets. […]

Allergies tend to be associated with a runny nose, scratchy throat, or just an increased level of sneezing, but allergy symptoms come in many varieties. Unfortunately for many, allergies can cause all types of discomfort for the eyes, ranging from swelling to a persistent itchy feeling. For some people, eye allergies can be a seasonal […]

Wildfires can be an issue anywhere when there isn’t enough rain during the hot summer. If you live in California, then you most likely already know the dangers these wildfires pose to the ecosystem and neighboring towns. A lesser known fact about fire is that the smoke can be equally as detrimental to your health […]

Diabetes is a growing issue throughout the world, with an estimated 382 million people suffering from it in 2013. If not treated, diabetes can lead to other serious medical complications such as: ischemic heart disease, kidney failure, heart attack, and stroke—but did you know that diabetes can also affect your eyes? According to the American […]

There are a lot of different foods out there that help to promote good eye health, but how many do you know about? In this article we talk about some of these foods and how they can be beneficial to your daily diet. Orange Vegetables I’m sure you remember at least one person telling you […]

Dr. Hersh recently returned from Zurich Switzerland where he met with a group of the leading scientists and researchers in collagen crosslinking. Along with basic science discoveries, Amongst the new innovations discussed was topography controlled crosslinking. The procedure will allow crosslinking customized to the shape of the cornea in Keratoconus. As the leader in Keratoconus […]

Taking care of your eyes should be a priority, just like eating healthy and exercising regularly. When it comes to our overall health, we often visit our physicians to ensure our bodies are functioning properly. However, eye health is sometimes overlooked, even though our vision plays a crucial role in our daily lives. During Healthy […]

Some eye conditions are hereditary, but many are a result of poor vision care and bad habits. You may be surprised to find that things you do each and every day might actually be damaging your eye sight. Here are a few bad habits that you should break in order to protect your vision for […]