If you’re over 50, you’ve likely heard of Macular Degeneration. It’s the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults. In fact, the CDC estimates that 1.8 million people have Macular Degeneration and 7.3 million are at substantial risk of vision loss due to it. Luckily, consistent eye checks can help protect your vision from […]
We all know it. The worst time for allergies is spring and fall. And this fall seems to be particularly bad. Here are some tips to help you deal with allergies and how they affect your eyes: The first thing to do is to avoid your triggers. Stay indoors when pollen counts are highest, usually […]
Your eyes are amazing! Here are some fascinating facts about them, and some fun puzzles below! Your eyes focus on 50 different objects every second. The only organ more complex than the eye is the brain. Your eyes can distinguish approximately 10 million different colors. It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. Ommatophobia […]
Verywell Health conducted independent research and test and recommend the best saline products for you. Best Overall: ReNu Bausch + Lomb Lens Solution Many contact lens solutions disinfect lenses, but ReNu’s Bausch + Lomb Lens Solution disinfects more quickly than most. The solution’s triple disinfectant system kills 99.9% of germs in just four hours. […]
Faces comes in a variety of shapes; square, heart, diamond, oval, and round are the most common face shapes according to a recent CNET.com article. And the truth is, almost nobody embodies the perfect face shape among these descriptions. The key is determining which category sounds most like you. There is no rule book because […]
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Coronavirus can spread through the eyes, just like through the mouth or nose. When someone with Coronavirus coughs or talks, virus particulates can spray from their mouth or nose into your face. You are likely to breathe these particles through your mouth or nose, but the droplets can […]
Now that summer is coming to a close, it’s important to remember that eyecare is more than just UV protection. Every season brings specific obstacles when it comes to the health of our vision. Here are a few tips to keep in mind during the coming months: 1. When the temperatures start to cool down, […]
How much time do you spend on a computer or smart phone every day? According to Nielsen, the average adults spends as much as 12 hours a day in front of TVs and computers. Unfortunately, our digital devices emit “blue light,” which is a low wave length, high energy light that can potentially damage eyes […]
While you may have spent your life caring for your vision there are any number of circumstances that could result in vision impairment or blindness. If this occurs, it’s imperative to find the most effective treatments and support systems to enhance the vision you still have and help you maintain your independence. What follows are […]
Like most Americans you are probably very busy. Whether you are single or married, a parent or simply out there trying to maximize your work and play, nothing can be more disruptive than having to trudge off to a doctor for a wellness checkup. The question then is how often do you really need to […]
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