How to Protect Your Eyes This Summer
When it comes to UV rays, out of sight shouldn’t mean out of mind. Just because we can’t see UV rays doesn’t mean they can’t harm us. UV rays can burn our eyes just as they can damage our skin. Thus, just as you would conscientiously apply sunblock to your skin before going out, it’s […]
Visual Tools for People with Age-Related Macular Degeneration
In 2012, Oscar-nominated actress Judi Dench revealed that she should no longer read scripts. An eye disease called age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has caused her eyesight to deteriorate. Dench said that she can no longer read, watch movies, and do many things that people with normal vision are able to perform. In spite of it, […]
A Guide for Selecting Eyeglasses, Lenses, and Frames
“Nerdy is the new cool,” famous actress Kristen Bell once said, and many people agree. People across the country are embracing the librarian look. With nerds like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates achieving celebrity-like status, it’s now stylish to wear eyeglasses. Even celebrities like Justin Timberlake, Megan Fox, and supermodel Adriana Lima have been photographed […]
How to Detect Glaucoma in Children
Glaucoma is one of the most common eye conditions that can lead to blindness. Although associated with aging, since it occurs mostly in people ages 40 and older, it is not that rare in children. It is estimated that in the U.S. one in 10,000 children have childhood glaucoma. The condition is treatable although the […]
LASIK for Golfers: Can it really improve your game?
For many golfers, golf is more than just a sport. It is a special love affair that matures and ages gracefully with time. That is until you start having problems with your vision. Soon you find that the once stunning backdrop of your favorite golf courses has lost their appeal. Then eventually you suddenly feel […]
Guess these celebrities who have vision problems!
You may think of them as perfect, but you might be surprised to know that many of the celebrities we have today are as normal as everybody else. Like ordinary people, some of them have very poor vision. Now, here is a look at stars that have vision problems. Can you guess who they are? […]
Depression in the elderly: Maybe it’s all in your eyes
There is a common misconception that when you get old the quality of your life will diminish. The truth is you can enjoy life now more than ever. There is no reason to be depressed or to feel helpless. If you feel depressed, the problem may be something as simple as your vision. Among the […]
Are you sure your child isn’t suffering from an undiagnosed vision problem?
Fact: One in four preschoolers in the US has vision problems that affect their learning. This is according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Similarly, according to Prevent Blindness America, one in every four children in the US has eye problems that can lead to learning and social problems. Undiagnosed vision problems among children are […]
Give Your Eyes A Break
How much of your day is spent on your laptop, tablet, or smartphone? Between working, catching up on world events or the latest in entertainment, corresponding with colleagues and friends and your favorite TV shows and sports, the time spent can definitely add up. According to a survey conducted by The Vision Council, more than […]
What are the Common Vision Related Disorders?
The eye is a very complex organ in the body and its primary responsibility is focusing light and processing images. For the eye to achieve good vision, the light rays entering the eyes should fall on the right regions of the retina. The cornea located at the front of the eye is engaged with activities […]
