Noticed a sudden red, painful bump on your eyelid? It could be a stye. Learn about stye causes, symptoms and treatments in our latest blog post. What is a stye? Leading to discomfort, styes are bumps that appear on or in your eyelid. Ranging from small to mid-size, styes can…
Did you know National Eyewear Day is June 6? With two days to go, start celebrating early with these fascinating facts about eyewear, as we also point out the importance of vision health and comprehensive eye exams. Italy is where the first eyeglasses were made. Several sources, including Wikipedia, state…
Have you ever been to your annual eye exam and wondered why you need to get your eyes dilated? The point of an eye exam is for your eye doctor to examine your eyes and vision health. Through eye dilation, they get a better understanding of your eye health. Keep…
Prevent Blindness has declared May as Inherited Retinal Disease Genetic Testing Month. Expanding upon their previous awareness initiative, this month is dedicated to bringing attention to the importance of genetic eye testing. What is inherited retinal disease? Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD) is a large group of genetic eye conditions that…
The intricate world of human genetics plays a crucial role in our physical appearance and health, including our eyes and vision. Have you ever wondered why your eyes might be similar to your parents or why certain eye conditions run in families? Discover more about how genetic traits shape our…
While words can be powerful, the language of the eyes transcends speech. Eyes can convey a spectrum of emotions—from love to anger. Let’s explore how our eyes express emotion this February, so you won’t have to rely on words alone to convey your feelings to someone special and others. The…
Getting enough sleep is essential for overall health and well-being, and it plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy vision. The connection between eyesight and sleep becomes more noticeable when you don’t get a good night’s sleep. Let’s look at how your sleep schedule affects your vision. Sleep deprivation and…
August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining good eye health in young ones. Set your children up for a lifetime of healthy vision from a young age. In this blog post, we'll share some key facts about children's eye…
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…