People with good vision and no pain often assume that their eyes are healthy, and that they can safely put off having an eye exam. Unfortunately, that’s not the case a good portion of the time. Here’s why… Many Serious Eye Conditions Are Painless There are a number of serious eye diseases that are painless… Continue Reading »
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Your Eyes Could Benefit from Your New Year’s Resolution
Welcome to 2020 — the year of perfect vision! The holiday season provided lots of opportunities to indulge in treats. As a result, many New Year’s resolutions include promises to exercise more in order to drop those excess pounds gained over the past few months. Regular Exercise is Good for Eye Health Most of us… Continue Reading »
What’s the Difference Between a Vision Screening and an Eye Exam?
Many people are confused about the difference between a vision screening and an eye examination. Allow this post to shed some light on the key differences. Vision Screenings A vision screening is a short evaluation that may indicate the possibility of a vision problem. A vision screening is not a diagnostic tool. The vision screener… Continue Reading »
Episcleritis: What Is It and How Do You Treat It?
What is Episcleritis? Episcleritis is an irritation and inflammation of the episclera, the thin layer of tissue covering the white part (sclera) of the eye that occurs in the absence of infection. It is a common condition, and in most cases the problem is mild and vision is normal. What causes Episcleritis? Most of the… Continue Reading »
Common Activities May Decrease Your Risk of Visual Impairment
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 »
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 »