by Melody | Apr 22, 2022 | Eye Health
Eye trauma is a serious risk whether you’re an athlete or enjoy recreational sports. Approximately 40,000 sports-related eye injuries are treated in the emergency room each year, with a third of them resulting in permanent vision loss. Fortunately, 90% of these...
by Melody | Mar 28, 2022 | Eye Health
The expression “eyes are the window to the brain” is true in many ways. Our eyes are the only place in the entire body where you can directly view one of the brain’s 12 cranial nerves (optic nerve). Researchers studying the connections between the eyes and the...
by Melody | Jan 8, 2022 | Eye Health
You might think of an eye exam as something you only need if your vision changes. However, good vision isn’t the only indicator of eye health. Many eye conditions associated with vision loss don’t cause any symptoms in the early stages. Glaucoma Glaucoma is a disease...
by Melody | Nov 12, 2021 | Eye Health
Dry eye is a common condition that you may have experienced in your lifetime. Many factors influence dry eye, including computer use, contact lens wear, air quality, climate, hormones, medications, laser eye surgery, and systemic diseases. One factor that is often...
by Melody | Oct 3, 2021 | Eye Health
Blue light blocking lenses have taken off in recent years, but you might be wondering if you need a pair and what they do for your eyes. And how damaging is blue light, anyway? We’ll explore the answers in this article. What Is Blue Light? The electromagnetic...
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