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December 6, 2021

Like many people nowadays, you may have a job that requires constant staring at computer screens or other digital devices for several hours at a time. This consequently imposes a strain on your eyes. Eye issues arising from the use of computers fall under a condition known as computer syndrome.

November 8, 2021

Refractive errors affect an individual’s sight and hamper the overall quality of life. The errors that include nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism need to be properly managed. Several treatment options can correct refractive errors. 

October 18, 2021

People develop diabetic retinopathy from diabetes complications. It happens when high blood glucose damages blood vessels. This damage then extends to the tiny blood vessels in the retina. 

September 7, 2021

Millions of people around the world suffer from visual impairment. Vision loss or loss of sight can result from different factors, ranging from injury to eye diseases. According to experts, a majority of the vision loss cases could have been cured or avoided. 

August 11, 2021

One of the attributes kids need to succeed in school is good vision. Most of the information kids process in school through reading, using a computer, chalkboard work, and writing is visual. Thus, an undiagnosed vision or eye problem can affect a child’s self-esteem and confidence.

July 12, 2021

Did you know that almost a million eye infections that warrant a visit to the doctor occur each year in the United States? If you have eye pain, redness, or itching, you may have an eye infection. Different pathogens can attack various parts of your eye. In effect, each type of eye infection may need specific intervention. Here are the eye infection types and treatments you need to know:

June 4, 2021

Every month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology observes one or more relevant eye health topics to raise awareness. May is Healthy Vision Month. June will be Cataract Awareness Month to educate the public on the leading cause of blindness worldwide. More than 25 million people in the United States alone have cataracts. This number is estimated to double by 2032. Don't wait for this eye disease to rob you of your sight. Here are the top tips to prevent cataracts at any age:

May 19, 2021

If you wear eyeglasses, you must be familiar with the letters and numbers that appear on the prescription form. These digits are basically instructions that are essential in making glasses. Most people know that, but they do not know what they mean. Some tips can help you to read your prescription. While there may be some minor differences between different prescriptions, there is a general pattern.

April 20, 2021

Spring is here, and it is the season for outdoor games and sports. April is Sports Eye Safety Month, a reminder that sports are fun but pose unique dangers to your eye health and safety. Every year, eye doctors in emergency rooms across the U.S. treat close to 30,000 eye injuries associated with sports. Fortunately, 90 percent of these injuries can be prevented by putting on suitable protective eyeglasses or contact lenses.

March 10, 2021

Studies suggest that around 50 million U.S. adults experience allergies every year, and many of these people find that their allergies affect their eyes. Allergies occur when the body identifies a usually harmless substance as being dangerous and releases chemicals to fight against it. These chemicals cause the symptoms that we most commonly associate with allergies.