It’s a routine at your annual eye exam that your optometrist asks you 3 things: Do you drive? Do you want to be dilated? Do you stare at any ... Read More
Eye and Vision
Vision Loss – What’s Normal and What’s Not?
All our bodies change as we age, and our eyes are no different. But what’s normal ‘wear and tear’ due to age, and what’s something more ... Read More
Do You Need an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist? Here’s the Difference
When it comes to vision problems, you may hear the words optometrist and ophthalmologist thrown around. However, these are two very ... Read More
The 12 Most Common Health Problems for People 55+
Thanks to new medications and surgical techniques, people are living longer. However, a 35-year-old body will be a very different body than ... Read More
Your Brain on Blue Light: Understanding the Science
For most of us, blue light is unavoidable. We stare at our screens, zip around on our phones, and when it’s time to unwind, often kick ... Read More
The Risks of Sleeping with Your Contact Lenses
Several studies report nearly 80 percent of contact lens users have slept in their lenses at least once. While most don’t experience any eye ... Read More
Have Diabetic Macular Edema? This Clinical Trial Could Be For You
Did you know that diabetes can affect your vision? Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a complication of diabetes that causes swelling in the ... Read More
Scary Eyes: 7 Safety Tips For Halloween Contacts
As Halloween approaches each year, the FDA ramps up warnings about unapproved decorative contact lenses, which pose serious risks to eye ... Read More
What a Black Doctor Wants You to Know About Your Eye Health
According to statistics collected over the past decade, Black Americans are at a higher risk of developing vision problems than other ... Read More
Black Kids Are Missing From Pediatric Eye Disease Clinical Trials
Black children are often left out of pediatric eye disease trials, and it’s keeping them out of opportunities for treatment. What is ... Read More
The Hidden Dangers of Reusing Contact Solution: What You Need to Know
Contact solution is integral to keeping your contact lenses clean and safe. Many people ask if it’s possible to reuse this solution at least ... Read More
This Clinical Trial Reversed a Rare Cause of Vision Loss
(HealthDay News) — Gene therapy may restore vision to children and adults robbed of their sight by a rare inherited condition called Leber ... Read More