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Cataract Treatment Across History

The world’s leading cause of blindness has always been cataracts. Naturally, treatment has come a long way. In the US alone, over 20 million adults over the age of 40 will develop cataracts. By age 80, half of all US adults will have them. In a healthy eye, the lens is filled with transparent p...


Your Eyes and Underwater Activities

Before we all jump into the nearest body of water this summer, let’s take a look at some eye safety tips. Not much can ruin your fun summer day as much as an eye injury or infection. Follow these tips to protect your eyes while you enjoy the cool water (whether that’s pool, river, lake, ocean...


Fireworks and Common Sense Eye Safety

Most likely, you thought of fireworks. They are certainly a dazzling and exciting part of the festivities, but they can also be a serious hazard if not handled with caution. Fireworks aren’t just pretty to look at, they are explosives...


Fireworks and Common Sense Eye Safety

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Independence Day celebrations? Most likely, you thought of fireworks. They are certainly a dazzling and exciting part of the festivities, but they can also be a serious hazard if not handled with caution. Fireworks aren’t just pretty...


Visual and Ocular Migraines

If you’ve ever had a patch of shimmering light widen to fill your field of vision, you might’ve had an ocular migraine. It can be quite an alarming experience for someone who hasn’t had one before and doesn’t know what is happening. The name is also a little misleading because ocular migr...


Assisted Living Options for People with Vision Impairment

Vision Loss is a common issue that makes living alone difficult for many elderly people. It can be difficult for seniors with vision problems to complete daily tasks on their own due to dangerous staircases...


Face Shape and Glasses Frames

Whatever glasses you wear, they will be a large portion of anyone’s first impression of you. Aside from helping you see, glasses are a great way to show off your personality...


Face Shape and Glasses Frames

Do you choose glasses frames based on how well they fit the shape of your face? Whatever glasses you wear, they will be a large portion of anyone’s first impression of you. Aside from helping you see, glasses are a great way to show off your personality, but there are a few things to take into ...


What Are Our Eyebrows and Eyelashes For?

We don’t just have eyelashes and eyebrows to look pretty. They also aren’t there simply to help us make facial expressions or flirty looks. Their most important job is actually to be the first line of defense our eyes have against contaminants and other hazards in the air. The Defense Eyelash...


What Sunglasses Do for Your Eyes

We tend to spend more time outdoors in the warm summer months, which exposes our eyes to more sunlight and the harmful UV rays that come with it. Sunglasses that block UV rays are great for protecting our eyes in all seasons...


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