Smart phones and tablets have become essential to your life. But your eyes weren’t designed for digital screens, or the constant refocusing from the screen that comes with frequent smart phone and tablet use. The result: your eyes get tired faster. That’s why 70% of U.S. adults suffer from Digital […]
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LIGHT 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 readingLow Vision Home Safety Tips
A happy home life should be something everyone enjoys, including people with vision issues. The National Eye Institute reports today, there are 4.2 million Americans ages 40 and older who are visually impaired. By 2030, the number is projected to reach 7.2 million, with 5 million people who are expected to have low vision. Low […]
Continue readingWhat is Hyperopia: How to Tell if You’re Farsighted
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. […]
Continue readingEye Exams at Age 40
For many people, good vision means good eye health. But that is not necessarily true. Regular eye exams can catch problems before it’s too late and that alone can be the difference in saving your vision. Changes in your eyesight happen, and sometimes they can happen with no warning, especially after you reach the age […]
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