Since we love sharing when our staff receives eye care professional certifications, we thought it would be a good idea to share what CPO, CPOA and CPOT actually are! Eye care professional certifications First of all, let’s start by explaining the Commission on Paraoptometric Certification (CPC) is a part of…
Right now, as you’re reading this, humans are focusing their eyes on screens the most they ever have in the history of our existence. That includes right before bed! If you’re scrolling social media or checking emails as you’re about to rest your head for the night, you’re not setting…
While no two people have the exact same color, shape or size eyes, an overview of eye color percentages across the world does offer some eye-opening insights into worldwide trends. The most common It probably comes as no surprise that the most common eye color around the world is brown.…
Retinal detachment is what it sounds like. Your retina detaches from the back of your eye. Before you panic, let’s review five signs of retinal detachment and how to prevent it. Yes, it can be treated! The signs Once again, we want to begin by saying while retinal detachment is…
From bug eyes to a fear of eyes, there is no better time than Halloween to share a few spooky facts about eyes. Some facts are outrageous while some are more serious. Either way, read on for eye-opening truths! Shark eyes were (not) used in a human transplant. Here is…
Do you ever sit and wonder about eyebrows? Like, why we still have them? Do you know anybody without eyebrows? How much time do you spend grooming yours? We’ll answers these questions and more with our surprising fast facts about eyebrows. They serve an important purpose. Like eyelashes, eyebrows help…
People often say the first thing they notice about someone is their eyes. Poets have written about how they are the window to our souls. Superstitions attribute certain personality traits to certain eye colors. The reason our eyes are different colors and other facts certainly help make them a complex…
A blepharospasm may sound scary—but don’t fear! It’s just the scientific term for a twitching eye condition. And if your eye is twitching, you don’t have to panic either. Likely, the movement has occurred as a result of one of these conditions. If it persists or impedes daily life, though,…
Have you heard about blue light? You encounter it every single day—and it can cause negative effects. Well, they say that knowledge is power. Read on to learn more about blue light and your vision. Plus, we’ll tell you how to counter its presence too. You See It Daily Can…
What’s with the big eyes? Oh, right—they’ve been dilated! Every once and a while, your eye appointment will include that interesting procedure. Have you ever wondered why? We’ll give you the answer to that and other FAQs for getting your eyes dilated. Q: Why do I need to get my…