Up to 40 percent of the U.S. population suffers from itchy and watery eyes. Seasonal allergy symptoms experienced in the eye area can result in practical problems such as extreme sensitivity to bright light, blurry vision and an annoying desire to rub your eyes. Many allergy patients also experience darkness and/or swelling underneath one […]
Being able to see with both eyes comes with a perk: the ability to judge distance in 3D. Say, between a plate of food on the table and the saltshaker, or the space between the front of your car and the bumprt of the vehicle ahead of you. People who’ve lost sight in one […]
Credit: Almost Supermom Did you know that 49% of children under the age of 6 have never seen an eye doctor? That is a troubling statistic considering that the American Optometric Association recommends a child have at least 3 eye exams by the time they are 6. I know that a lot of you are […]
Education is key to maintaining your health, vision and independence. To help you “see” life to the fullest, the doctors at Eye Care Specialists’ ophthalmology practice have summarized the symptoms, treatment and preventive measures for the three most common causes of vision loss in boomers. GLAUCOMA “Glaucoma is a sight-robbing eye disease (often related to […]
Credit: JUDI KANNE / GEORGIA HEALTH NEWS We tend to think of eye exams as a way to improve or protect our vision. And that’s true. But there’s more to it than that. “What many people don’t understand is the eye can reveal diseases that are not necessarily related to visual problems,” says Jeff Stovall, a Peachtree […]
Credit: The Atlantic I tend to assume everyone needs glasses or contacts, at least for reading or driving—which means I’m always surprised, and a little bit resentful, whenever I find out someone has perfect vision. It feels rude of them, honestly, not to have any embarrassing childhood photos of the unflattering glasses they picked out […]
BY ALECZANDER GAMBOA / Trend Spotter Since it’s development in the 1900’s, sunglasses have now become one of the most common accessories seen today. Not only do they protect your eyes from harmful UV rays, but they can also be the perfect addition to complete your outfit. We could even say it’s become a signature piece […]
MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — In today’s healthcare environment, it is essential to invest in solutions that help streamline workflows while having features that can assist healthcare professionals with their compliance efforts. Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will showcase its teleretinal imaging solution during this year’s American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting at […]
In a case of “an ounce of prevention,” a new study finds patients with no perceived vision changes were more likely than not to have some change in ocular health uncovered during a routine eye examination. Published in April’s Optometry and Vision Science, the Canadian study found 58 percent of asymptomatic patients presenting for a routine comprehensive eye […]
by SOPHIE SCHULTE-HILLEN You’d think that at an awards show, an arena where carefully honed red carpet curves and immaculate makeup are par for the camera-ready course, the sight of spectacles would be as rare as a shiny T-zone. Yet there was Oprah, presenting at the Tony awards last night with thick black frames so bold, they took the accessory from practical […]
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