Did you know that blinking helps prevent dry eyes? The most frequent complaint to eye doctors is dry eyes, known as aqueous insufficiency, meibomian gland dysfunction, or dry eye syndrome. Twenty-five percent of patients who visit ophthalmic clinics report symptoms of dry eye, making it a growing public health problem and one of the most […]
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When Should You Get Progressive Lenses?
If you were born any time between the ‘60s and the ‘90s, you probably remember adults around you wearing bifocal lenses, or glasses with two lenses. Most bifocal glasses have a line that clearly separates the second, smaller lens from the larger one.In 2016, though, you probably see fewer people wearing these types of glasses. […]
Continue readingConjunctivitis (pink eye)
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines your eyelid and covers the white part of your eyeball. When small blood vessels in the conjunctiva become inflamed, they’re more visible. This is what causes the whites of your eyes to appear reddish or pink. Pink eye is commonly […]
Continue readingCardiovascular Disease Linked to Eye Disease
People with cardiovascular disease may be at a higher risk of developing certain eye diseases including macular degeneration, retinopathy, retinal bleeding, a retinal vein occlusion, and blurred vision. Why is heart disease linked to eye disease? Good vision requires, among other factors, adequate blood circulation, and normal blood pressure. The eyes have a network of […]
Continue readingWhy You Regularly Need to Replace Your Sunglasses
Did you know that sunglasses, or at least sunglass lenses, regularly need to be replaced? According to a study conducted at the University of São Paulo, the UV protection that sunglasses provide deteriorates over time. You may adore your current ones, but if you’ve been rocking those shades for two or more years, it might […]
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