For most people, seeing is an ordinary subconscious experience that we take for granted. But your eyes are exposed muscles that undergo challenges due to aging, environment, and straining every day. Learn some ways to prevent damage or injury to your eyes and to keep them healthy and strong long-term. Eating Well for Good Eye Health … Read more
The history of optometry is rich and full of events, people, organizations, and stories. Many significant histories document, in detail, the development of optometry and ophthalmology, and how it has led to today’s eye care advancements. Early Modern Optometry: Foundations One of the first figures associated with the invention of spectacles was the thirteenth century … Read more
Red eyes are easy to detect because the eyes will look very swollen and feel itchy, uncomfortable, watery, and, occasionally, full of discharge. The bloodshot look of red eyes often comes from the bursting of blood vessels in the eye. A few common reasons for red eyes are the aforementioned broken blood vessels, inflamed eyelids, … Read more
Choosing to receive laser eye surgery is a big step in your journey to better vision. But choosing whether to receive traditional laser surgery or custom LASIK surgery is another decision you need to make. Both traditional and custom LASIK options are sound investments, but LASIK is known to cost more; at least the rate … Read more
Most people are aware of how harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation is to the skin. However, many may not realize that UV rays can harm the eyes and affect their vision. Exposure to excessive amounts of UV radiation over a short period of time can cause extreme sensitivity to light and excessive tearing. It can be … Read more
There are many eye disorders that affect a person’s health and well-being that are less known due to their rarity, but also their clinical terms and specific role in harming or hindering the eyes. Here are some of these eye health disorders and how they affect the eyes: Achromatopsia Achromatopsia is a genetic visual disorder … Read more
As we age, the protein in our eyes’ lenses begins to clump and obscure our vision: this is called a cataract. Cataracts are the primary cause of vision loss worldwide. It is imperative to have them treated and surgically corrected before they become severe. And while there are several cataract surgery options, refractive cataract surgery … Read more
Before you decide on the best route to improve your vision, it is essential to discuss and review your options with your eye doctor. Here is a look at the key differences between iLASIK and Z-LASIK. iLASIK vs Z-LASIK iLASIK is an all-laser vision correction procedure that uses wavefront-guided technology to measure the unique characteristics … Read more
We all have bad habits, but we don’t always know we’re doing them. But whether we know it or not, frequently engaging in habits that negatively affect the health of our eyes can compromise the quality of our vision. To help you get started, here are 13 unhealthy eye care habits that negatively affect your … Read more
Chemical eye burns can occur when the eye comes into contact with solid, liquid or vaporous chemicals. Although many burns result in only minor discomfort, every chemical exposure or burn should be taken seriously. The severity of the burn depends on the chemical, as well as exposure time and how the injury is treated. Fortunately, … Read more