Reading Glasses: What You Need To Know As You Age
Presbyopia usually occurs beginning at around age 40, when people experience blurred near vision when reading, sewing, or working at the computer. You can’t escape presbyopia, even if you’ve never had a vision problem before. Even people who are nearsighted will notice that their near vision blurs when they wear their usual eyeglasses or contact […]
Red Eye
Red-eye is a common problem that can affect one or both eyes. The redness associated with red-eye comes from blood vessels on the surface of your eye that is expanded (dilated) due to some form of irritation or infection. Causes Allergies Blepharitis (inflammation that affects your eyelids) Chalazion Corneal abrasion (scratch): First aid Corneal herpetic […]
Pink Eye Tips and Prevention
Pink eye is an inflammation or infection of the thin, clear covering of the white of your eyeball (the conjunctiva) and the inside of your eyelids. When the small blood vessels in the conjunctiva become inflamed they are more visible making the whites of your eye appear pink. Also called conjunctivitis, it can affect one […]
Beyond Carrots: Foods That Promote Healthy Vision
We’ve heard more than once that carrots are good for our eyes. But they’re certainly not the only food that can benefit our sight! Here are some of our favorite foods that help promote and maintain healthy eyes. Vegetables And Leafy Greens Have you ever wondered why they say carrots are so good for your […]
Glaucoma
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to your eye’s optic nerve and gets worse over time. It’s often linked to a build-up of pressure inside your eye. Glaucoma tends to be inherited and may not show up until later in life. The increased pressure, called intraocular pressure, can damage the optic […]
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) What Is It?
CVS can affect anybody who spends a lot of time staring at a screen (Maybe your job requires hours of work at a computer, maybe you like to spend your free time surfing the Net) whatever the reason, your body is feeling the effects of spending too much time logged on. CVS is a very […]
What You Need To Know About Dry Eyes
Tears are a combination of water, for moisture; oils, for lubrication; mucus, for even spreading; and antibodies and special proteins, for resistance to infection. These components are secreted by special glands located around the eye. When there is an imbalance in this tear system, a person may experience dry eyes. What are dry eyes? Dry […]
Did You Know: Eyesight vs Vision
Did you know that you can have perfect eyesight but still have vision problems? It seems that people use the words “eyesight” and “vision” quite often to mean the same thing. Eyesight is tested through one’s ability to see images up close and far away (usually during an eye examination these are the charts with […]
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Get Your Child Ready With An Eye Exam: Up To 50% Off
The first day of school can be an exciting time for little ones, but to make sure their first day goes well, parents should get their child’s eyes checked. It’s Never Too Early Regular eye examinations are suggested to begin at birth and continue each year. As we age, our vision naturally changes, and this […]