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Stress is a part of life, and stress affects the human body in many ways, including vision. Stress can lead to symptoms of vision loss, and it can affect one eye or both eyes both intermittently or constantly. Types of stress that can have an impact include anxiety, social isolation, depression, fear and worry. Ways […]

Babies are not born with much eyesight. Instead, the sense of vision develops in stages over the first two years of life. There are four distinct stages for vision. Infants learn how to focus, develop depth perception, discover hand-eye coordination and learn how to recognize objects and people. Genetic problems and pre-birth issues related to […]

Smoking delivers a slew of negative eye-related side effects, including the onset of medical conditions that can lead to blindness. It increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and other eye conditions. Quitting smoking is the only way to stave off the risks, although getting healthier in other ways (exercise, weight […]

Technology has become more of a necessity than a luxury, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic began. While technology does help connect us, excessive screen time can also lead to problems like eye strain. Because of this, we were curious to see if the pandemic has led to more eye issues in the last two years.  […]

Dreams are a unique phenomenon. No one really knows the root cause of a dream, or if those dreams have an actual serious significance. Something as simple as the foods we eat may stir a certain dream, or maybe our dreams change with age. Some people wake up and remember what they dreamt, while others […]

Computer vision syndrome (also called digital eye strain) is a frequent eye problem that occurs when a person spends too much uninterrupted time using digital devices. The condition is temporary and easily treated by small lifestyle and environmental changes. Occasionally, digital eye strain persists even after these changes are made. If this happens, you may […]

Emergency workers like police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel face constant hazards to their eyes while on the job. Proper eye protection helps these workers avoid lasting eye damage that could threaten their vision. If you work as a first responder, the eye protection you use while at work must fulfill certain requirements. These […]

Regular eye care is a necessity of life, especially if you live with a vision impairment. However, many people cannot afford to pay for things like eye exams, corrective eyewear and eye surgery.  If you cannot pay for the eye care you need, there are many programs that may be able to help. These programs […]

Recent studies and research strongly link eye health to various conditions, including Alzheimer’s. The eyes are essentially an extension of the brain, and because Alzheimer’s affects the brain and its cognitive functions, specialized eye exams can help reveal warning signs of the disease. Intro Advancements in technology and more research into the causes and effects […]

Cosmetic makeup is one of the most marketed groups of consumer products in the world. Although regulated, consumers should take safety precautions about what they wear and how they remove it. Makeup can cause allergies, skin irritations and infections if not handled correctly. Our makeup safety guide can help. Intro Most people today cannot imagine […]

It is estimated that between six to ten metric tonnes of plastic lenses end up in wastewater in the U.S. each year. As contact lenses break down into smaller fragments, they pose a huge threat to aquatic environments. As small marine life mistake these for food, these small plastics are introduced into food chains. Eventually, […]

You have likely heard about diet and exercise as a prescription for a variety of health issues from high blood pressure to diabetes, but it can also be a path to clearer vision.  It does not work if your vision loss is tied to an injury or a genetic eye issue, and there is debate among medical […]