Winter is here, and most of us have already stashed away our sunglasses and sunscreen, planning to only take them out when summer rolls around. Little do we know that winter can wreak just as much havoc on the unprotected eyes as a sunny day. Although the intensity of UVB rays are at their peak […]
For some people, the allergy season lasts throughout the year. The result is usually red, puffy eyes that also itch, sting and burn. For those living in warmer regions, these eye-aggravating allergies can become a nuisance for as many as 9 out 12 months. Eye allergies develop when the body’s immune system sensitizes and overreacts […]
Also known as non-malingering syndrome, Streff syndrome is a functional eye problem which typically involves blurred or reduced near and distance vision, poor eye movement (both slow and fast) and eye teaming capabilities, a decline in focusing and loss in visual field. It is a condition which is mainly exhibited in young children going through […]
In 1862, a Dutch ophthalmologist, Herman Snellen, came up with a system for measuring visual acuity. Known simply as the Snellen fractions, the test involves you standing at a certain distance from the item you are trying to view. In the US, the standard distance is 20 feet, and hence 20/20 is the ideal visual […]
Holiday season is here and you are all warmed up for a Christmas movie marathon. But little do you think about the health of your eyes, which are one of the most important and vulnerable organs of the body, and thus require proper protection and maintenance to keep the eyesight intact. Listed below are some […]
Poor eyesight can significantly impair our quality of life. In absence of healthy vision, what remains is a constant struggle to read, distinguish faces, drive and recognize colors, which can greatly impact our freedom and pleasure. Our eyes need minerals and nutrients, such as vitamin A and C, carotenoids, bioflavonoids, anitoxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. […]
Diabetes is a common metabolic disease where your body loses the capability to produce insulin, cannot produce appropriate levels of insulin, or simply cannot use it efficiently for breaking down glucose from food. As you probably know, insulin plays a vital role in breaking down and delivering sugar to cells throughout the body. If there […]
As you age, it is normal to experience a decline in physical strength and energy levels, and you have to eat more healthy food. Typically, the human body starts becoming weaker, which also affects your eyes as an age-related decline in performance. Where some individuals may begin experiencing eye-related issues in their 40s, others may […]
Eye health and eyesight varies from person to person. Hence, there is no standard rule of thumb when it comes to heading in for an eye exam. However, it isn’t like visiting the dentist, where you have to go once every six months. That being said, there are some signs and symptoms that show that […]
We love rubbing our eyes, don’t we?! It gives us a sense of satisfaction and relief. If you are tired or have dry eyes due to working on your computer non-stop, nothing feels better than to rub your eyes. Rubbing feels good because it stimulates the tear glands, lubricating your eyes and giving you a […]
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