Did you know that colorblindness affects more men than women? About 8 percent of men are afflicted, as opposed to one percent of women. Colorblindness is a genetic issue. It is associated with the way the light-sensitive cells in the eye—which are called cones–react to certain light wavelengths, or colors. It isn’t uncommon for colorblindnessContinue reading “Colorblindness”
Category Archives: Eye Care
Why You Should Wear Sunglasses Even During Winter
To protect your eyes all year round, it is important for you to use sunglasses. Below are the reasons why: Damage of the eyes A study showed that the rays of the sun can cause not only Sun Blindness but also aid in the degeneration of cataracts and macular. The ultraviolet light can cause skinContinue reading “Why You Should Wear Sunglasses Even During Winter”
What To Do If A Stye Comes Back After Treatment
If styes return after being treated, your doctor might prescribe antibiotic ointment or cream that you could apply on that spot. Or perhaps you might be told to take other treatments like antibiotic pills if an underlying issue like blepharitis is found to exist. Follow directions on any medication you are given. There are timesContinue reading “What To Do If A Stye Comes Back After Treatment”
Eye Care Tips
Your eyesight impacts almost every aspect of your life and work. While some aspects of your eyes and vision are hereditary, your lifestyle choices are also important. There are some things that you can do to keep your peepers healthy. Eat A Good Diet A healthy diet should contain lots of fruits and vegetables. TheContinue reading “Eye Care Tips”
Eye Twitches 101
Do you sometimes get eye twitches? This is an involuntary spasm in the muscle of your eyelid. Eye twitches do have an official name: blepharospasm. These usually happen more in the upper eyelid, which normally moves every few seconds as you blink. Eye twitches can be caused by many different things, including stress, fatigue, caffeine,Continue reading “Eye Twitches 101”
Types Of Colorblindness
Did you know that red-green colorblindness is the most common type of colorblindness? There are actually four kinds of this color blindness. The most common one is called deuteranomaly. This makes green objects look more red. Most of the time, deuteranomaly is quite mild, and doesn’t interfere with one’s day-to-day activities. Protanomaly is the opposite:Continue reading “Types Of Colorblindness”
Blue Light And Your Eyes
Have you noticed that your phone or computer has a blue light filter? Have you been hearing mention of blue light recently? Blue light is emitted from smartphones, tablets, and computers Unsurprisingly, it’s not great for the eye. Some studies show that blue light can contribute to macular degeneration, as it kills photoreceptor cells inContinue reading “Blue Light And Your Eyes”
Tips For Choosing Sunglasses
Wearing sunglasses is one of the best things you can do for your eyes. Ultraviolet light can be very damaging to your vision. Here are some tips: Go Big: Bigger lenses never really go out of style. They’re also better for protecting your eyes! Get Full Protection: Get shades that block 100—not 97 or 98—percentContinue reading “Tips For Choosing Sunglasses”
Eye Floaters: Mild Annoyance or A Serious Issue?
Do you sometimes get eye floaters? This often happens just after people have rubbed their eyes, or sometimes after looking at something bright. In most cases, floaters are a quick and mild inconvenience that quickly goes away. However, floaters are not always benign. In fact, they can be caused by a variety of problems, includingContinue reading “Eye Floaters: Mild Annoyance or A Serious Issue?”
Signs Of Eye Fatigue
Do you sometimes feel that your eyes are dry, burning, tired, or itchy? Eye fatigue may be to blame, especially if you are spending a lot of time online, as many are these days. In fact, computer-related vision and eye problems may be the cause of as many as 10 million eye doctor visits annually.Continue reading “Signs Of Eye Fatigue”
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