If you’re farsighted, you can see things far away, but you have problems seeing close up. This condition is also known as hyperopia. It’s a common vision problem, so if you’re dealing with it, you’re far from alone. In fact, it’s estimated that 10 percent of the population of the United States has the condition. […]
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Eye Freckle
Overview You’re probably familiar with freckles on your skin, but did you know you can also get freckles in your eye? An eye freckle is called a nevus (“nevi” is the plural), and different kinds of freckles can occur on different parts of the eye. While usually harmless, they do need to be monitored by […]
Continue readingWhy is My Eye Twitching?
Many people have an occasional eye twitch, especially when they are tired or have had a lot of caffeine. Frequent eye twitching is fairly uncommon. Anyone can have eye twitching, but it is more common in middle-aged and elderly women What is Eye Twitching? Eye twitching is the involuntary, spontaneous contraction among the fine muscles […]
Continue readingThese Are the Telltale Signs You Need Glasses
Millions of people need to wear some sort of corrective lenses due to vision problems. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. If you’re noticing signs you need glasses, such as things becoming blurry, or if you’re having trouble seeing, there’s no need to keep suffering. Just pay your eye doctor […]
Continue readingMay Ultraviolet Awareness Month
Many people know about the damage that ultraviolet (UV) rays can have on the skin, from sunburns to skin cancers. But many may not know about the damage it may cause to the eyes. That is why Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest eye health and safety organization, has declared May as UV (ultraviolet) Awareness Month. […]
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