How Often Do We Need Eye Exams?

It’s as important to get preventative care for our eyes as for our teeth, and that means getting eye exams when we don’t need an updated prescription for our glasses or contact lenses.
How Do Animals See?

Let’s look at a few of the most powerful eyes in nature and find out what makes them work so differently from the way ours do.
Comprehensive Eye Exams and Education

Was the big E-eye chart on your list? That’s the Snellen chart, named after Herman Snellen, a 19th-century Dutch eye doctor who developed it, and it’s a great diagnostic tool for catching nearsightedness. Unfortunately, nearsightedness is far from the only vision problem a child could have—or the only one that can impact their education.
The Best Foods for Healthy Eyes

Carrots are actually good for us and our eyes. Along with other yellow and orange leafy greens and vegetables, they are a great source of vitamin A. Our eyes use vitamin A to help convert light into brainwaves and strengthen our corneas.
New to Glasses? Here’s Why They Rock.

Starting to wear glasses can be a big change for kids. They may often be tempted to leave their glasses at home instead of wearing them to school, even if that comes at the expense of hours of squinting and fuzzy scenery. We’re here to help parents appreciate the advantages of wearing their glasses.
Cataract Treatment Across History

In the US alone, over 20 million adults over the age of 40 will develop cataracts. By age 80, half of all US adults will have them. In a healthy eye, the lens is filled with transparent proteins. When those proteins clump together and turn opaque, they cause symptoms like light sensitivity, dim or clouded vision, glare, halo effects around lights, double vision in a single eye, faded colors, impaired night vision, and frequent changes to glasses prescriptions.
Fireworks and Common Sense Eye Safety

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Independence Day celebrations?
Most likely, you thought of fireworks. They are certainly a dazzling and exciting part of the festivities, but they can also be a serious hazard if not handled with caution. Fireworks aren’t just pretty to look at, they are explosives. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s report, in 2021 at least 18 people across the country died in incidents with fireworks and about 15,600 needed treatment in a hospital. 15% of those injuries were eye injuries.
Face Shape and Glasses Frames

Whatever glasses you wear, they will be a large portion of anyone’s first impression of you. Aside from helping you see, glasses are a great way to show off your personality, but there are a few things to take into consideration besides your own sense of style.
What Sunglasses Do for Your Eyes

We tend to spend more time outdoors in the warm summer months, which exposes our eyes to more sunlight and the harmful UV rays that come with it. Sunglasses that block UV rays are great for protecting our eyes in all seasons, but especially in the summer.
Battle of the Sexes: Eye Health Edition

According to studies, men are more likely to sustain a sight-threatening eye injury than women, but women are more vulnerable to a variety of eye diseases. What can men and women do to address their unique eye health concerns?