A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. For people who have cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is a bit like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Clouded vision caused by cataracts can make it more difficult to read, drive a car (especially at night) or perform regular day-to-day… Read More
Our eyebrows and eyelashes aren’t just there for decoration. They’re not even just there for helping us make different facial expressions or to make our eyes stand out. They’re actually the first line of defense our eyes have against airborne contaminants and other hazards. How Eyelashes Protect Our Eyes It might seem weird to think… Read More
Ocular migraines can be worrying if you don’t know what they are and suddenly experience one for the first time. If you’ve ever noticed a patch of bright, shimmering light that gradually widens until it fills your entire field of vision, you might have had an ocular migraine. When we hear the word “migraine,” we… Read More
Spring is in the air, 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… Read More
Healthy vision is one of the many things diabetes can harm if it isn’t carefully controlled. This is true for both type 1, type 2, and even gestational diabetes (which works like type 2 while it lasts). With diabetes, the risk of developing a number of eye diseases increases, including cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma…. Read More
March is Workplace Eye Wellness month, so let’s look at a few ways to protect our eyes at work! This is going to mean very different things depending on what kind of occupation you have, whether you work from home or in an office, or you work at a worksite. That’s why we’re looking at… Read More
Can You Get LASIK Twice? Yes, you can get LASIK surgery twice. About 10% of people who had their initial surgery 10 years ago may need follow-up treatment to maintain clear vision. Some opt for other type of refractive surgery or an enhancement procedure. Risks of Undergoing LASIK Eye Surgery Multiple Times LASIK is generally considered… Read More
It may seem strange, but sunglasses are just as important in winter as they are in summer. The same UV rays that give us sunburns on the beach are just as dangerous on a snowy mountain. Even if most of our skin is covered by thick layers of snow gear, our eyes can still be… Read More
There’s nothing quite like roasted turkey, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. The Thanksgiving table is certainly a symbol of abundance, a meal that nourishes the bond of family and tradition. The foods on this list have another bonus: they’re great for your eyesight! Here are several of the most popular… 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
