What Does Being Colorblind Mean?
Our genes affect the colors we see. The main cause of color blindness is a recessive gene on the X chromosome. This is why men are far more likely to be colorblind than women.
Presbyopia, Bifocals, and Progressives
Presbyopia is farsightedness caused by the increasing rigidity of the lens in the eye as we age. It affects nearly everyone older than 65, and for the 42 percent of Americans who are already nearsighted, this creates a complication.
All About Glaucoma
Our eyes are incredible, complicated organs. Many different components need to work together for us to be able to see. A component you might not think of is the pressure of the fluid inside the eye.
Vision and the Challenges of Night Driving
In winter, when the days are shorter, we tend to end up driving more at night. For those of us without perfect eyesight, this can be an increasingly stressful adjustment to make every year.
Kids And Comprehensive Eye Exams
At a comprehensive eye exam, we will test your child for astigmatism, color blindness, poor visual perception, poor hand-eye coordination, and how effectively their eyes work together for focusing, tracking, and teaming.
Convincing Your Child That Glasses Rule
Wearing glasses for the first time can be a difficult adjustment for any child so what can you do as a parent to help them get in the habit and really love their glasses? We’ve come up with five good approaches you can use.
The Benefits Of Vitamin A And Beta-Carotene
Have you been keeping an eye out for the best vitamins for maintaining healthy vision? The two most important ones for promoting eye health and preventing vision loss are vitamin A and beta-carotene.
Swimming Pool Eye Safety Tips
For many of us, summer time means a lot of trips to the pool, but before we dive in, we should take a look at what we should be doing to protect our eyes while we’re cooling off underwater.
Finding Your Perfect Summer Shades
Choosing the right pair of sunglasses is a little more complicated than finding the ones that best suit your style. Our first priority should always be finding the pair that offers the right protection for our eyes.
UV Rays And Our Vision
It’s important to be careful not to expose our eyes (or our skin) to too much ultraviolet radiation, as it can cause a number of problems both in the short-term and the long-term.
