Heterochromia
Heterochromia is a condition present in some humans and animals where one iris is a different color than the other. The iris is a thin circular structure that surrounds …
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Workplace Eye Wellness
March is Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month. Now before you think that this article may not apply to you, think again. Thousands of workers sustain job-related eye injuries …
Low Vision Awareness
February is low vision awareness month and we can think of no better time to call attention to an important condition that affects millions each year. We want to …
Protecting Your Vision As You Age
As you age, you may notice changes in your vision, such as trouble reading the menu at a restaurant or adjusting the font to the larger size on your …
Here’s What Your Optometrist is Looking for During Your Eye Exam
You’ve passed a vision screening, and you can see just fine. So, you may wonder, why do you need a comprehensive eye exam? A basic vision screening checks for …
What Can You Do to Prevent Cataracts Later?
Cataracts are one of the leading causes of visual impairment. Problems with vision can have a significant impact on quality of life, interfering with your ability to carry out …
How Do I Know if I’m Having an Eye Emergency?
Emergency care for eye symptoms can protect the future of your vision. Without proper treatment, an eye emergency can result in damage to the eye or partial vision loss. …
How Vision Therapy Can Treat Your Chronic Headaches
When you think about chronic headaches, your eyes likely aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. But if you have lasting headaches, your eyes may have more of …
Safety Tips for New Contact Lens Wearers
Thanks to today’s technology, contact lenses can correct most eyesight problems, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Millions of Americans wear contact lenses, which are now soft, and easy …
Beyond Fashion: Sunglasses Protect Your Eyes from UV Rays that Contribute to Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in adults 60 years or older in the United States, and age-related macular degeneration is the No. 1 cause of …
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