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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Special Occasion Contact Lenses
Special Occasion Contact Lenses. Whether you’re playing a sport or going partying with friends, contact lenses are probably your best bet. They provide wearers with greater freedom when doing physical activities. They also remove a lot of the hassle associated with wearing eyeglasses.You can say goodbye to your glasses falling off during soccer. You won’t […]
Continue readingColor 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 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 readingDoes Summer Air Quality Affect Your Eyes?
All over the world, air quality reports are often included in the day’s weather forecast—especially during the summer months, when ozone levels can spike. Although it may bother some people more than others, the eye is vulnerable to the effects of air pollution, which means air quality can certainly impact how comfortable your eyes feel. […]
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