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
With outdoor temperature dropping significantly during winter, the air also cools down, resulting in less humidity compared to the rest of the year. During winter, cold winds blowing outside are dehydrating for our eyes as well as our skin, both of which need adequate moisture to stay healthy. For our eyes, exposure to cold, dry… Read More
What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy can develop when a patient living with type 2 diabetes has high blood sugars that damage the blood vessels in the retina, a part of the eye that’s critical to helping the brain form images that help make sense of the visible world. There are two types of diabetic… Read More