Astigmatism is a common vision condition that causes blurred vision. It occurs when the cornea or lens of the eye is not perfectly round, but instead has an irregular curvature. […]
What is Astigmatism and Should You Be Worried?
The Importance of Getting Your Eyes Tested as You Age
Regular eye exams are an important part of our overall wellbeing. The maximum interval between visits should not be more than a couple of years. Eye tests are also a necessity for individuals who are growing old. A visit to your optometrist may uncover more than you already know about your eyes. An eye specialist […]
Eye Care Tips for the Summer
It is pretty normal to suffer from dehydration during the summer. Poor hydration has a negative impact on our overall health including the eyes. This is why our eyes dry out during summers and we are likely to experience headaches and slowly develop a weak eye sight. Now that the summer season is in full […]
Can Smoking Harm Your Eyesight?
Cigarette smoke is extremely toxic as it contains more than 4,000 active compounds and carcinogens. These include polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, heavy metals, formaldehyde and carbon monoxide and tar. Scientists have been investigating the effect of these harmful chemicals since decades. Damaging effects of smoking have surfaced, which are directly linked to vision loss, macular degeneration […]
Identifying the Symptoms of Cataracts
The natural lens of the eye is located behind the pupil and the iris. When the lens gets cloudy, it is known as a cataract. Cataract is among the most common eyesight related problems around the world. In fact, according to the PBA, the number of Americans suffering from cataracts will reach 30 million in […]
Things You Shouldn’t Do with Your Contact Lenses
Let’s talk about your eyeballs. And the things you may be doing that may go wrong with them! If you are one of the approximately 125 million people around the world who wear contacts, chances are you may have one or two bad contact lens habits that can seriously affect the health of your eyes. […]
Can Daylight Savings Time Affect Your Eyesight?
The change in daylight saving time will force most of us to get up and set our clocks an hour ahead, which effectively advances an hour of daylight from daytime to nighttime, give us those long summery nights. Whether or not the practice really brings down energy bills is still quite debatable, but it is […]
Understanding Computer Vision Syndrome
Computer Vision Syndrome or Digital Eye Strain is associated with a number of vision and eye-related problems. It results from prolonged computer, tablet or cell phone use. Many people experience eye problems and vision discomfort after extended use of digital screens which appear to increase with time and usage. An average worker sits for seven hours […]
Is Reading Bad for Your Eyesight?
Myopia or short-sightedness means that an individual can easily view things that are close up. However, he has trouble seeing distant objects, such as the menu board in a restaurant. People dealing with this condition require glasses or contact lenses to correct their double or blurry vision. This solves the problem but does not take […]
The Impact of Sleep on Your Eyesight
Undeniably, sleep is a crucial part of our daily replenishing cycle. Sleep recharges our batteries and prepares us to take charge the next day. Sadly, for some individuals, sleep is nothing but a luxury. While some people doze off on the couch watching TV, for others sleep can be harder to come by. Regardless of the […]
