Many of us are hesitant to keep up with regular doctor visits for a variety of reasons (most often a lack of time). That’s all the more reason to build long-term habits that support your overall health — including the health of your eyes. Here are some simple, effective tips to help you maintain healthy… Continue Reading »
General Eye Care
Eye Health Can Help Diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Following the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve heard more and more about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). This is in large part due to the fact that those with “Long Covid” — characterized by lingering symptoms for several weeks or months after the onset of illness — often suffer from CFS. What is Chronic… Continue Reading »
Corneal Abrasions: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments
The cornea is the clear front window of the eye that transmits and focuses light into the eye. A corneal abrasion is a scratch or scrape on the cornea. Causes of Corneal Abrasions Corneal abrasions may occur for a variety of reasons, such as: something getting in the eye foreign matter getting stuck under 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. The results can help guide you to making better choices to preserve your vision. A Lifelong Study tracking Visual Impairment Researchers from the University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine analyzed data from a… Continue Reading »
Myopia in Children: Time Spent Indoors May Adversely Affect Eyes
Scientists at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have discovered a cell in the retina that may cause myopia when it dysfunctions. Myopia (or nearsightedness) is a condition in which people can see close objects clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred. The problem may be linked to amount of time a child spends indoors… Continue Reading »
What is a Cataract? Discover the Different Types and Symptoms
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. The lens is the clear part of the eye that helps to focus light or an image on the retina. In a normal eye, light passes through the transparent lens to the retina. Light is then changed into nerve signals that… Continue Reading »