We all hear the term 20/20 vision thrown about to mean anyone who has healthy eyesight. But what does it mean? And how does it convert to the lens prescription your optometrist gives you, measured in diopters? By the end of this article you’ll be an expert on the definition and understanding of 20/20 eyesight. […]
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BUYER’S GUIDE TO SUNGLASSES
Sunglasses can prevent sun damage to your eyes, improve your vision and make a unique fashion statement. Learn about the different types of sunglasses, including polarized lenses and the latest sunglass styles, in this series of articles written by experts in eye care. Now you need to find just the right pair. There are a […]
Continue readingLIGHT SENSITIVITY
Light sensitivity is also called photophobia. It is a common experience with many underlying causes. The broad term covers many kinds of discomfort in bright light, ranging from trouble adjusting to brighter light to pain in the eyes. People who have light-colored eyes may be more prone to light sensitivity than those with dark eyes. If you […]
Continue readingTHE CAUSES OF COLOR BLINDNESS
Color blindness is an uncommon visual issue that is most often linked to a genetic cause. It affects 1 in 12 men. The most common form of color blindness is red/green blindness, with blue/yellow being the second most common. Achromatopsia, or total color blindness, is extremely rare. Most people who are color blind have this […]
Continue readingWhat Are Eye Floaters and How to Protect Your Eyes
You may know the feeling: Out of nowhere, you start seeing black “spots” across the sky. You look away for a moment, but then you see them on your arm. They seem to be following you! That’s when it dawns on you – the fleck is on your eyeball. Eye floaters! What Are Eye Floaters? […]
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