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 […]
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Maintaining Eye Comfort During the Winter
For people who suffer from chronic issues of itchy or dry eyes, the winter months can be especially difficult. And even if you don’t suffer from eye pain during the majority of the year, the cold and snow can bring on new problems that may hinder your sight and make your eyes uncomfortable. Fortunately, however, […]
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? […]
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 readingSpooky Halloween Contact Lenses Are No Treat
Around the Halloween season, people are on the look out for scary contact lenses to create a dramatic look for their fancy dress outfits. Especially if it’s just for a one-time event, we know that people are looking for quick, easy and cheap halloween contact lenses. Decorative lenses are medical devices, not costume jewelry. They […]
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