For many of us, it might be hard to imagine what it is like to see colors differently, or perhaps not at all. And yet about 12 million Americans are affected by color blindness. Let’s review six types of color blindness and what they mean to help further our understanding.…
We get this question a lot, so we thought it would be good to answer it in more detail. What question is that you ask? Well, it turns out inquiring minds would like to know how often to get an eye exam to maintain optimal vision health. Time for an…
Spring is in full swing—and that means several popular sports and other outdoor activities are too. Get the most out of your outside time thanks to the benefits of wearing sports sunglasses. What are sports sunglasses? Asking yourself what sports sunglasses are exactly? Basically, they are performance sunglasses designed with…
We are all about keeping our eyes on vision health, which is why we decided to review what you should know about age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and ways you can lower your risk. What is AMD? For starters, what you should know about age-related macular degeneration is what it is…
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…
The dishes we devour can play a critical role in our health. They give us the nutrients we need to thrive. So, it makes sense that we’d all want to enjoy a wonderful winter. Fortunately, these foods to eat for eye health this holiday season sure are tasty. Brussels sprouts…
This week is Thanksgiving, which means there is no better time to make your list of “Things to Be Thankful For…” Are your eyes on that list? If not, these 10 reasons to be thankful for your eyes might prompt you to add them! Your eyes are always ready to…
We regularly hear reminders to exercise our bodies and even our minds, but what about our eyes? Did you know exercising your eyes can help with several things including dry eyes and headaches? Read on to find out what eye exercises might help you and how to do them. Roll…
We love starting with good news! And the good news here is, while eye pain is common, it is rarely serious. In fact, there are mainly two types of eye pain, and when to see a doctor shouldn’t come as a surprise. Two Types of Eye Pain In general, eye…
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,…