Many of us are experiencing changes to our working office environment and are working from home for an extended period of time. While prioritizing all aspects of our health and wellbeing, it’s also important to consider your vision and the overall health of your eyes, taking steps to set up a productive home office environment…. Read More
What is convergence insufficiency (CI)? Convergence insufficiency (CI) is a condition in which a person’s eyes have a tendency to drift outward when looking at objects at near distances, and their ability to converge (rotate the eyes towards each other) is inadequate. People with CI may have symptoms when trying to perform near-based activities such… Read More
Have you ever thought about why you’re told to wear sunglasses when outdoors? It all comes down to UV protection. When you’re in the midst of too much UV light (found in sunlight), your eyes can get sunburned or even lead to serious eye conditions. Sunburned eyes leads to what is known as photokeratitis. Working and spending time… Read More
Our eyes play an important role in the spread and also the prevention of the new coronavirus outbreak threatening a number of countries, including the United States. To reduce the risk of contracting the coronavirus, avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands. The World Health Organization (WHO) also recommends protective eyewear, among… Read More
Ophthalmologist An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists differ from optometrists and opticians in their levels of training and in what they can diagnose and treat. As a medical doctor who has completed college and at least eight years of additional medical training, an ophthalmologist is licensed to… Read More