As America’s population ages overall, the number of people with eye conditions and disease will increase. Currently the number of us dealing with vision problems is already staggering. If you’re coping with vision problems, you’re not alone. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Nearly 1.3 million Americans forty and older are legally blind. About […]
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Dry Eye Symptoms: Causes and Treatments
Overview Dry eyes is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren’t able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate for many reasons. For example, dry eyes may occur if you don’t produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears. Dry eyes feel uncomfortable. If you have dry eyes, […]
Continue readingCataracts Symptoms and Causes
Overview A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. For people who have cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is a bit like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Clouded vision caused by cataracts can make it more difficult to read, drive a car (especially at night) or see the […]
Continue readingTreat Common Eye Injuries the Right Way
Did you know that most eye injuries occur in the home? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ocular Trauma, nearly half of all reported eye injuries are caused by activities at home such as routine repairs, yard work, cleaning, and cooking. Over a third of those injuries happen in […]
Continue readingEye Exams: Why Are Eye Exams Important?
Is it really that important to have routine eye exams? What if you just passed a vision screening at work or school — do you still need an eye exam? Here are a few important differences between vision screenings and eye exams — and why routine eye exams are so important even if you’ve passed […]
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