April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, and this year, the focus is on the various diseases and conditions that tend to affect women more so than men. Some of this is due to age-related biological factors such as...
Cataracts cause a clouding effect on the lens of the eye that affects vision. In previous posts, we’ve talked about their causes and preventions, but for this month’s post, we’re going to dive deeper into the issue and discuss the...
Going to the eye doctor to get a new pair of glasses is a multi-step process. It starts with a comprehensive eye exam, which determines what type of corrective lenses you’ll need, then there’s the selection of the eyeglass frame,...
We have smart phones, smart watches, smart speakers, smart gardens (yes, there’s such a thing), and now, smart glasses. The new eyewear technology has gained ground in recent months with Ray Ban Stories, the classic sunglass company, entering the fray...
December is a month of celebration for many around the world, but did you know it’s also the time when people give the Gift of Sight? There are many charitable organizations that make it their mission to educate, provide medical...
The onset of double vision can be an alarming development if you’ve previously not had experience with it. If you suddenly see double, it’s important to meet with your eye doctor to rule out any underlying causes and address them...
Decorative lenses can be a fun way to add some flair to your Halloween costume, and it might be tempting to hit the “buy now” button or to pick them up at a pop-up Halloween store when you see them....
In just a few months’ time, presbyopia-correcting eyedrops may receive final approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), opening up another option to correct this middle-age issue. Presbyopia, also known as age-related farsightedness, is a condition that creeps up...
This year, the in-person start of school for K-12 students in America is likely to include wearing face masks, social distancing, sanitizing and other COVID-inducing protocols. While it’s important for students to return to in-person instruction for their educational and...
Sometimes our eyes get sore, and they ache. That can happen, for example, when we’re out in the sun for long periods of time without sunglasses or staring at our digital devices for hours at a time without a break....