Spring is quickly approaching, and that means so are allergies! Seasonal allergies affect millions of people every year, and they can be particularly hard on our eyes, leaving them red, itchy, and watery. Why does this happen and what can we do about it? Why Do We Get Seasonal Allergies? While there are plenty of… Read More
Blindness is a term that refers to both legal blindness and visual impairment. It is estimated that 2.2 billion people worldwide suffer from some degree of blindness or visual impairment, and approximately half of these are due to preventable or treatable causes. What Is Blindness? The definition of blindness is vision that is so poor… Read More
When the chilly and dry air of Fall begin to roll in, we often take steps to protect ourselves from the impending cold and flu season. But it may surprise you to know that the briskness of Fall and Winter may have a few potential risks in store for our vision as well. 3 Factors… Read More
Tennis is a very demanding sport, and especially tough because of the excellent relationship it requires between your eyes and body movement to produce the sport loved by many. Top scientists and researchers have narrowed down the top 4 ocular skills needed to effectively play the sport. In honor of the U.S. Open getting underway… Read More
With school starting up again soon, now is a great time to bring your child in for their yearly eye exam before classes start! Classroom Vision Problems Are Varied Reports estimate that 10% of preschoolers have a vision problem significant enough to impact learning, and being nearsighted or farsighted aren’t the only problems they can have with… Read More