How often do you blink? Your answer may reveal great deal about the health of your eyes. Blinking is a simple and subconscious activity that involves opening and closing of the eyelids to revitalize and refresh your eyes. An involuntary action that takes less than 1/3 of a second. A person with normal eyesight usually […]
Your eyes are twitching and you cannot seem to stop? You are not alone. All of us experience twitchy eyes from time to time. Eye twitching or Myokymia is the involuntary contraction of the muscles in an eyelid. Also called eye spasms and eyelid tics, this annoying distraction is usually a sign that you are […]
Smartphones, computer screens and tablets display affects the eyesight differently due to pixels. As we focus hard on pixels, our eyes have to work more as compared to while reading a traditional book. Even though digital screen resolution is improving continuously with the help of advanced technology, a few problems still arise due to prolonged […]
Life is busy. There is so much to do and so little time. There are countless errands to run, a myriad of responsibilities to fulfill and a number of distractions to entertain us. Who has time to sleep? 1 in 3 adults do not get enough sleep. Insufficient sleep has become a huge problem that […]
Sunglasses are popular fashionable accessories. They make you look cool. They protect your eyes from the sun glare and help you see better during the day. These are the reasons most people wear sunglasses. However, protecting your eyes from the damage caused by the sun is their greatest gift to you. Sunglasses block the harmful […]
In this digital era, most people find themselves staring at the screens more than the actual world around them. At work, we stare at the computer screens all day long, while checking out our smartphones any chance we get. At home, we like spending our time in front of our TVs. We forget to give […]
As soon as you leave the eye doctor’s office, you look at the prescription. Although it is simple, the eye prescription may seem like a complicated series of abbreviations and numbers. The code helps your eyeglass manufacturer to know if you are farsighted or nearsighted. Moreover, it also helps to know whether you have presbyopia […]
We need regular exercises to keep our eyes healthy. The eye is just like any other muscle in our body. Often taken for granted, our eye health begins to deteriorate if we do not take care of it. As a result, some of us have to wear glasses or contact lenses to correct our vision. […]
It is highly recommend that you have your eyes checked at least twice a year. You never know if your eyesight is deteriorating slowly, and by the time you realize it, it is too late to rectify the problem. However, what you might not realize is that an eye exam can also uncover other health […]
It is likely that whenever you feel sleepy but have to stay up, you turn towards a cup of coffee as the ultimate solution. Caffeine is one of the most popular stimulants around the world, and for good reason: it gives you a kick and you get the energy and alertness you need to get […]
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