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What is blue light anyway? For starters, sunlight contains 25-30% blue light, so some blue light is natural and healthy. Artificial light sources emitting blue light include fluorescent light bulbs and LEDs. LEDs are found in almost every digital device including computer monitors, tablets, readers, and smartphones. Light is made up of electromagnetic particles that…

We are always talking about how amazing our eyes are! But have you ever stopped to think about how remarkable animals’ eyes can be? Sight is important to us as human beings, but for animals in the wild, vision is a matter of life and death. And due to differences in environment, each speci...

Dry eye is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In fact, it's one of the most common reasons that patients pay a visit to their eye doctor. We’ve all had those days where our eyes feel dry, tired and irritated. But what does it mean? And what if it persists? What Is Dry Eye Di...

Dry Eye Syndrome is a clinical diagnosis determined by your eye doctor. Since there are many possible causes, a complete health history and thorough eye examination are necessary to properly diagnose and treat dry eye conditions. Your eye doctor may also have you complete a symptom questionnaire to assess the effectiveness of the current treatment, or adjust…

Who doesn’t love sunglasses? A pair of stylish shades not only makes us more fashionable but also provides vital protection for our eyes! Where did the idea of sunglasses begin, though? Let’s learn a little bit more about the history of sunglasses and how they came to be what they are today. ...

Q. How do I know if I have Dry Eye Disease? A. Dry Eye Disease (DED), also known as Ocular Surface Disease (OSD), has many signs and symptoms. Dry eye disease is a chronic and progressive disease. Symptoms you may experience include: dryness, grittiness, scratchiness, foreign body sensation, burning, stinging, redness, fluctuations in vision that…

Eyes For Life knows the importance and societal impact of giving back. That is why we give both locally and globally each and every year! Every year we donate 10% of our profits to charity organizations. Every month $300 goes to a local charity, right here in beautiful Spokane, WA. As our patient, YOU can…

Morning sickness, weight gain, back pain… These are common symptoms of pregnancy. But did you know pregnancy can affect your vision as well? A woman’s body goes through extraordinary changes during pregnancy. Some of them, like changes in hormones, metabolism, fluid retention and blood circul...

Blue light by definition is the visible light ranging from 380 to 500 nanometers (nm). Visible light, a form of electromagnetic radiation, refers to the spectrum of light or wavelengths that are visible to the human eye...

The Fourth of July is coming up and most of us are looking forward to the Independence Day parades, family celebrations, backyard barbecues, and of course, fireworks. As fun and beautiful as fireworks are, they can also be extremely dangerous. In fact, over 10,000 fireworks-related injuries were ...