Nearly 30,000 sports-related eye injuries are treated in U.S. emergency rooms each year. The good news is that 90% of serious eye injuries could be prevented by wearing appropriate protective eyewear. How to Prevent Sports Eye Injuries Different activities and sports have different levels of risk for eye injury. Make sure that you’re using the right… Read More
With over 25 years in the field of Ophthalmology, Dr. Malik’s experience as a leader in the field of cataract surgery is on display in an interactive Q&A session with questions from our friends on social media! Have a look at the curiosities of our community and the answers directly from Dr. Malik! Q: How… Read More
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has designated March as national Workplace Eye Wellness Month. By raising awareness and sharing useful information throughout the month, the goal is to provide employers and workers with valuable resources that teach the importance of proper eye care and protection while on the job. Experts project over 160 million people will… Read More
We’ve all heard the term “Love is in the Air,” but can love really be in the eyes? Actually, science has proven it so! Certain chemicals (or endorphins) that produce the emotion of love can be emitted through emotions expressed in the eyes. There are physiological changes in the eyes that occur when love is… Read More
Human eyes are amazing, but also incredibly complicated. The downside is that this means we can experience problems with our vision health if just one thing goes wrong. One factor that might not seem obvious is the pressure of the fluid in the chambers of the eye. If it rises too much, it can damage… Read More
We’ve all cried tears of joy and of sadness at one point, but we rarely tend to think of tears themselves and how important they are to our bodies, as well as the functions they carry out. This happens without us even noticing it, and what they do for our eyes is truly spectacular. However,… Read More
After months of face masks fogging up their glasses and contacts drying out from all the extra Zoom meetings while working from home, Americans are fed up and are boosting demand for LASIK surgery which has seen an increase of 35% in recent months. This comes as a response to the changing way of life… Read More
When we don’t manage to get a full night’s sleep, we feel it long into the next day. Studies have shown that sleep deprivation has similar effects on the body and mind as alcohol. But what does sleep have to do with eyesight? You might be surprised! Getting enough sleep does wonders for our overall… Read More
Halloween brings the feeling of fall across the world, with kids dressing up in their best costumes and trick-or-treating among neighbors. Often, they bring back a lot of candy – some of which they inhale immediately, and some of which parents sneak away to hide (or to eat!) But what happens when you overload on… Read More
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
