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 readingTHE CAUSES OF COLOR BLINDNESS
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 […]
Continue readingMaintaining 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 […]
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