Eye care

Focusing on Little Eyes: June is Child Vision Awareness Month

June is Child Vision Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is “to better educate and counsel the public on…

3 years ago

Stress – See What it Does to our Eyes and Vision

Stress is the common term used to describe the emotional and physical fatigue that occurs when the body is overworked…

3 years ago

What are Ocular Migraines, and What Causes Them?

We have all experienced headaches. Most adults get a headache every now and then, but how do you know if…

4 years ago

Heterochromia: Two Different Colored Eyes Explained

Heterochromia comes from the Greek word "heteros" which mean different and "chroma" which means color. It is a condition where…

4 years ago

Excessive Screen Time – How to Deal with Digital Eye Strain

For those sitting in front of a computer screen (or screens) for long hours, the result has been a significant…

4 years ago

Who needs a calculator when you’ve got pupils? How your eyes detect quantities

If you can count, it's thanks to your pupils. The holes in the center of your eyes can detect quantity,…

5 years ago

New Study Reveals Serious Long-Term Complications in Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes

Phil Zeitler, MD, PhD, has been treating kids with type 2 diabetes for more than 20 years. He and a…

5 years ago

Do Anti-Fatigue Lenses Really Help?

My Optometrist recommended anti-fatigue lenses. Are they necessary? Anti-fatigue lenses are particularly helpful for close-up work. If you, like so…

5 years ago

I was told I have cataracts. Exactly, what are they, and what can I do about them?

Cataracts are the leading cause of visual impairment in the world today. Aging is the most common cause. A cataract…

5 years ago

New strategy for treating common retinal diseases shows promise

New strategy for treating common retinal diseases shows promise A potential treatment based on a natural protein may offer broader…

6 years ago