Problems with vision can be caused by a wide array of factors. Many individuals with impaired vision suffer from impairment caused by a pre-existing genetic condition. Understanding your family history of problems with vision can best prepare you for potential outcomes in your own life. Listed below are the most common types of genetically linked … Read more
The skin around your eyes are the thinnest on the body and is the most susceptible to ultraviolet radiation. Exposure to excessive amount of UV radiation over a short period of time can cause extreme sensitivity to light and excessive tearing. It can be painful and feel like a sunburn to the eye. The longer … Read more
Eye care is vital to our children’s health, especially in the heat of the summer. As the weather warms up, children spend more time outdoors – leaving them exposed and vulnerable to harmful UV-rays. It is important to ensure children are protected from sun exposure, humidity and dehydration to help reduce the risk of vision … Read more
There are several causes of blindness but the leading causes include ocular complications of diabetes, macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and traumatic injuries. Other causes of blindness include vitamin A deficiency, retinopathy of prematurity, blood vessel diseases involving the retina or optic nerve including stroke, infectious diseases of the cornea or retina, retinitis pigmentosa, primary or … Read more
When we hear about a mirage, our minds picture an image of a dehydrated individual stumbling through the desert and thirsting for water. In their delusion, they see what looks like a section of water in the vast sand. When they finally muster up their last reserves of energy climbing towards that vision, they are … Read more
Your eyes are an important part of your body that you need in order to function every single day. If you were to lose your eyesight, just think about how different your life would be than it is today. Big things like your job or driving, but also everyday things, like getting up and around … Read more
Although protective eye gear may not look all that cool when you’re in action on the court or in the field, it often times gets the job done when it comes to shielding those precious eyes from harm’s way. When it comes to safety in sports, most wouldn’t think twice about wearing a helmet to cushion their … Read more
Small spots that drift across your field of vision are known as eye floaters. They become more noticeable when you are looking something bright. They may be annoying but they will not interfere with your sight, but just what are eye floaters? A larger floater may cast a slight shadow over your vision. This tends … Read more
Maybe you happen to be one of the many who are tired of wearing glasses or corrective lenses and believe that surgery may be the right option to help correct your vision. Or perhaps you are in the group that actually does not wear glasses but has passed the age of 40 and are now … Read more
There’s no denying that all things 3D has surged in popularity through the roof in recent years, especially within commercial movies, video games, and other forms of popular entertainment. The rise and expansion of three-dimensional technology, however, raises various concerns about the possible adverse side effects on viewers. Is 3-D healthy for your eyes? Do … Read more