Spring is beautiful, but it’s also a key time of year for seasonal allergies. As plants release pollen, millions of people with hay fever start to sniffle and sneeze. There’s no cure but you can take steps to curb springtime allergies, from medication to household habits. Causes The biggest spring allergy trigger is pollen. Trees, […]
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Color Vision Deficiency
Color vision deficiency is the inability to distinguish certain shades of color. The term “color blindness” is also used to describe this visual condition, but very few people are completely color blind. Color vision is possible due to photoreceptors in the retina of the eye known as cones. These cones have light-sensitive pigments that enable us […]
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 readingWhat is Hyperopia: How to Tell if You’re Farsighted
Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a common vision condition where distant objects are seen clearly, but close objects appear blurry. This happens when light entering the eye focuses behind the retina instead of directly on it. In this blog, we’ll discuss the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for hyperopia, as well as some tips for […]
Continue readingWhat Are the Benefits of Polarized Sunglasses?
Polarized sunglasses always have been very popular among people who spend a lot of time near water. And for good reason — polarized lenses block glare from light reflecting off the surface of the water better than any other types of sunglass lenses. But sunglasses aren’t just for people who love boating, fishing or going to […]
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