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Tips for Protecting Your Eyesight While Reading
If you are an avid reader, you are probably familiar with eye strain, especially when the lighting in the room is inadequate. Reading in the dark does not actually cause eye damage, but it may contribute to eye strain and headaches. In this post, a...
Active Lifestyle: How Does It Contribute to Your Eye Health?
Exercising helps you stay in good shape and even avoid serious health issues. Aside from keeping your bones and muscles strong, it also improves your mood and mental health. Another part of your body that can benefit from regular physical activity is your eyes. A...
Are Blue Eyes Really More Sensitive to Sun Damage?
Eyes become a lighter color when they lack pigment or melanin. It is the reason some people have blue eyes and those with more melanin have darker ones. Moreover, many believe that blue-eyed individuals are more prone to eye damage due to the sun. Find out if this is...
After a Laser Eye Surgery: What Are the Things to Expect?
Laser or LASIK eye surgery is a procedure that can be completed in around 30 minutes. It corrects refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, and has a considerably fast recovery time. Once you have completely healed, you may not need to wear eyeglasses anymore....
What Can You Expect During a Pediatric Eye Exam?
Your child’s vision and eye health play a major role in their development. They affect how their performance at school and in play. Regular visits to the eye doctor can keep you track of your child’s eye health. It also helps in the early detection and treatment of...
How To Protect Your Eyes When Out Swimming
Now that summer is here, you and your family are spending a lot of time in the water. What you probably didn’t know is that your skin isn’t the only part of your body that can get burned by the sun. There is a condition known as photokeratitis or corneal sunburn that,...
How To Prevent Uv Damage to Your Eyes
Not many people are aware of this, but your skin isn’t the only thing on your body that can be burned by too much exposure to the sun. Your eyes can also be severely sunburned if you do not take care to protect them when you are out and about during the day. So, in...
Effective Ways to Improve Your Low Vision
Activities of daily living (ADL) such as cooking, cleaning, and other chores can be difficult for individuals who are visually impaired. If you have low vision, it can hamper the way you deal with daily and personal tasks, which can also affect your emotional health....
Eating Properly Increases Cataract Prevention
Did you know that cataracts are the leading cause of blindness today? The best treatment is currently through surgery by removing the cloudy lens and replacing them with an intraocular lens. The exact cause of cataracts still isn’t known, but several studies prove...
How Often Should You Update Your Eyeglass Prescription?
Eyeglasses and contact lenses help people with visual acuity problems see clearly. Many people stick with their glasses because they can still see great while wearing them. However, just because your pair gives you a clear vision does not mean that it does not need...
Essential Things to Know Before Getting Laser Eye Surgery
Laser eye surgery is growing more popular because of its favorable outcomes. Before you can get this corrective surgery, you need to meet certain patient criteria before getting it. Consulting your eye doctor or optometrist can help you determine if this is an ideal...
Poor Sleeping Habits Can Actually Affect Your Vision
There have been numerous studies connecting poor sleeping habits with a number of illnesses. However, one often overlooked effect lack of sleep can have has to do with eye care. Losing an hour of sleep every day leads to the development of eye diseases and can even...