How Eye Color Works
Living in an English-speaking country, it might seem like different eye colors happen at a similar rate, but across the world, this is not the case at all. Brown eyes are by far the most common.
Corrective Lenses Through History
We’re so fortunate to be able to get glasses (or contact lenses) that exactly address our vision problems, and we can also choose from a range of materials and coatings and a variety of shapes and colors to suit our style.
The Relationship Between Eyes and Sleep
When we get enough sleep, it’s great for both our overall health and our eye health, and we can also improve our quality of sleep by changing what we put in front of our eyes before we go to bed.
Makeup Eye Safety Tips
Thankfully we no longer have to worry whether or not we’re putting actual poison on our faces when we apply modern makeup, but we should still take a few precautions to protect our eyes from unnecessary injury and infection.
Keeping Our Eyes Healthy as We Age
The importance of yearly eye exams — for patients over 40 in particular — cannot be overstated. If it’s been longer than that since we last saw you, now’s a great time to schedule your next appointment!
How Does Animal Eyesight Work?
There is such incredible variation in how eyes work across the animal kingdom that we could spend years studying and barely scratch the surface, so to start out, we’re taking a brief look at some of the most impressive features of animal eyes.
Eye Exams: Vital to Your Child’s Education
Sighted people use our vision for up to 80% of our learning. Being able to see clearly and perform visual tasks effectively is important to a developing child’s education, social life, and even how well they do in sports.
Eyesight Is More Than 20/20 Vision
Some symptoms of an eye problem are very obvious, like a lazy eye or crossed eyes. Most symptoms are subtler, particularly in children. Little kids don’t realize that what they’re experiencing with their eyesight isn’t normal.
Welcome to the Glasses Club!
Wearing glasses can be a big adjustment for kids when they’re just starting out. That’s why today’s post is all about helping parents help their kids see the best advantages of wearing their glasses.
The History of Cataract Treatment
Cataracts are the world’s leading cause of blindness, and the history of treating them is long and fascinating. Over 20 million adults 40 and up in the US will develop cataracts, and by the time they reach 80, half of them will.
