Do you know what tests your optometrist conducts during a comprehensive eye exam and what you should expect? You need to get a proper eye checkup to keep your eyes protected from all hazards. A variety of tests may take place, having different procedures that may include simply reading an eye chart. Besides, it may […]
Most Common Vision Problems After 60
Vision problems are likely to occur after 60. Some vision problems may be common, while others may be serious. You need to take a close look if you are experiencing any eye-related issues. Following are the most common vision conditions that affect people after 60. Let’s learn about the symptoms and treatment of each eye […]
What is LASIK Eye Surgery?
LASIK refers to laser in-situ keratomileusis and is the most common surgery for vision problems. It can treat people who are farsighted, nearsighted, or have astigmatism. Difference between LASIK and LASER surgery LASIK surgery is the type of Laser surgery. You cannot find any other types of laser eye surgery except for LASIK. It is […]
Why are Eye Care and Eyewear Significant for Teens?
You need to care for your eyes if you are experiencing any vision impairment or infection. But being a teenager, vision is still in the developmental stage. So, you need to take extra care of your eyes to protect them from infection or injury. Even if you wear eyewear for the protection of your eyes, […]
Best Ways to Protect Eyesight After 60
Our eyesight becomes weaker as we get older. Most people need to wear eyeglasses as they develop vision-related problems. When they reach age 40, they start experiencing certain issues and need eye medicine, drops, or eyewear to solve the problem. Here are some things that you can do to minimize the effects of aging on your […]
Things to Know About Pupil Dilation Tests
Eyecare is one of the top health priorities for people of all ages. Still, nearly 12 million Americans over the age of 40 have some vision impairment. Including those are 8 million who suffer from uncorrected refractive errors while nearly 1 million are blind. Additionally, 6.8% of children under or at the age of 18 […]
Things to Know About Eye Safety and its Major Concerns
Eye safety is a major concern for living a healthy and efficient lifestyle. With poor eyesight, you can experience many major and minor difficulties that can significantly impact your daily lifestyle. In simple words, knowing a few helpful tips regarding eye safety and its concerns can help you prevent severe eye damage. Whether you are […]
How Does Smoking Harm Your Vision?
Smoking cigarettes means that you are not only intoxicating your lungs but also harming nearly every organ of your body. Major health institutes, including the CDC, report that smoking cigarettes is one of the leading preventable death causes in America. Similar information shows that fatal health conditions and death risks are more common in smokers […]
Signs of Computer Vision Syndrome and Tips to Reduce Computer Eye Strain
In North America, an average working adult spends several hours a day working in front of a computer or any other digital screen, including mobile phones, tablets, laptops, etc. Consequently, a large number of individuals experience acute to major eye discomfort and pain. Some of them are subject to progressive vision problems that may occur […]
Are Eye Infections Contagious?
If you have symptoms of an eye infection, it does not necessarily mean that you are suffering from contagious viral eye infections. However, the best course of action would be to learn more about them, their symptoms, and the possible causes of infections. Furthermore, it is necessary to learn which eye infections are contagious. In […]