The average person typically blinks 13,440 to 16,320 times a day, each blink lasts about a tenth of a second. But why do we blink? Read on to discover the importance of blinking and the benefits for eye health. Why do we blink? Although it may not seem like blinking…
Fact or fiction—sometimes it’s hard to tell with all the information out there. That’s why we’ve decided to share the truth behind seven common eye and vision myths you may have heard. Did your grandmother say sitting too close to the TV would hurt your eyes? Did she then turn…
Sun Awareness Week 2024 is this month, May 6 through May 12. From head to toe, protecting yourself from the sun is an important habit to practice. Continue reading to learn how to protect your eyes this Sun Awareness Week. Sun Awareness Week A national campaign, Sun Awareness Week, aims…
You’ve seen your optometrist. You’ve had your annual comprehensive eye exam. Now, understanding how to read your eyewear prescription could be a whole other matter. What am I looking at? If you find yourself baffled by the combination of numbers, letters and plus-minus symbols, don’t worry. You are not alone.…
Has the sudden change in weather made your eyes feel dry and itchy? Do you wear contact lenses? If you’ve noticed a slight difference in how they feel lately, it could be weather-related. Or it could be another one of these common causes of contact discomfort. The fit of the…
Have you noticed swelling around your eyes? Do your eyes feel irritated, or does your vision seem off? Learn what could be the cause and how to remedy it by checking out these causes and treatments for swollen eyelids. Stye A stye is an infection of a gland in the…
Even though we’ve shined the spotlight on the fact that November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month before, we can’t miss the opportunity to take a closer look at these five diabetes-related vision issues for more eye-opening information on this important topic! Problems with your eyelids. Did you know that diabetes-related…
Are you experiencing blurred vision? Are you finding yourself squinting more often? The fact is, you could have one of the four types of refractive errors that are some of the most common eye problems, and you don’t even know it. What is a refractive error? Before we take a…
As we near the end of July, summer’s peak season of heat and humidity continues in the South. Not only can you feel the “Dog Days of Summer” at certain temperatures, but there are a few ways heat is actually visible! Here’s how you can see heat in the summer.…
Did you know we all blink? Well, more specifically, all creatures—big and small—that have eyelids blink. While most of us know blinking helps clean, moisturize and protect our eyes from irritants, you may be surprised by these eye-opening fast facts about blinking. Blinking is one of the fastest movements. There’s…