A study published in the journal Ophthalmology examined the effects of a number of common everyday activities on eye health over time. Researchers from the University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine analyzed data from a study that followed nearly 5,000 participants between 43 and 84 years of age between 1988 and 2013. The study looked… Continue Reading »
General Eye Care
7 Facts About Hereditary Eye Diseases You Should Know
Genetic factors are responsible for many eye diseases and conditions. There are more than 350 hereditary eye diseases, including color blindness, corneal dystrophies, night blindness, and glaucoma (to name just a handful). Your family history and genetics play a role in determining which eye disorders you may be more susceptible to developing over time. Therefore,… Continue Reading »
Vision Guidelines for Infants, Children and Teens that Every Parent Should Know
Many parents are curious about when they should take their children to the Ophthalmologist (or eye M.D.). Back-to-School time is a great time to consider a routine eye exam for your child. How Often Should Children Have Eye Exams? The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that all… Continue Reading »
Color Blindness: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Color Blindness is a condition where a person has diminished ability to see differences in colors. Another term for Color Blindness is a color vision problem. 99% of people with this disorder have red/green color blindness. The balance of cases consists of blue/yellow color blindness and complete absence of color vision, which is quite rare…. Continue Reading »
Research Shows Exercise is Also Good for Your Eyes
Researchers at the Emory Eye Center and the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center have discovered that moderate aerobic exercise helps to preserve the structure and function of nerve cells in the retina after damage. These findings came from a study of an animal model of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration? Age-Related Macular… Continue Reading »
Medications that Can Adversely Affect Your Eyes
When people visit their Ophthalmologist or Eye M.D. they expect to be asked about any medical conditions they may have. But did you ever wonder why your Eye Doctor inquires about the medications that you take? The reason is that a number of medications can sometimes affect your eyes. Common Eye-related Side Effects of Medications… Continue Reading »