Why Crying Is Actually Good for You

Why Crying Is Actually Good for You

  You cry when you feel extreme sadness, pain or stress. When you are overwhelmed with joy and happiness, you can also tear up. Shedding some tears helps relieve emotional and physical pain. But did you know your eyes especially benefit from a good cry? Discover...
Childhood Myopia: What Parents Can Do About It

Childhood Myopia: What Parents Can Do About It

Myopia or nearsightedness causes an individual to experience difficulty seeing distant objects. Around one in 10 school-aged children have this eye condition. Its cases continue to increase, and the World Health Organization expects about half of the world’s...
The Importance of Eye Safety When Playing Sports

The Importance of Eye Safety When Playing Sports

In the U.S., a person gets treated for sports-related eye injury every 13 minutes. Most of these individuals are children between the ages of 11 and 14. Experts say that up to 90% of sports-related eye injuries could have been avoided by wearing proper eye...
Are Dry Eyes Permanent?

Are Dry Eyes Permanent?

Residents of Charlotte, NC, are all too familiar with dry eyes caused by the region’s environment and climate. Not only can dry eyes lead to discomfort in everyday activities like working on your computer or driving, but it can also mean long-term damage to eye...
Am I a Good Candidate for LASIK?

Am I a Good Candidate for LASIK?

If you’ve been considering LASIK, you may have heard some information about who is a good candidate for this vision correction procedure. It can be challenging to determine whether or not you are an ideal candidate for the surgery and if it suits your individual...