Articles

  • Myopia (Nearsightedness)

    Myopia, commonly called nearsightedness, is a refractive error of the eye, meaning that the shape of the eye or its cornea improperly bends light as it enters the eye. This hinders your ability to focus. Myopia is the most common refractive error of the eyes, and is caused by several factors including

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  • Ocular Migraine

    The name conjures up pain, but ocular migraines are less about headaches and more about a vision problem. Ocular migraines are temporary visual disturbances that can last up to 30 minutes. This condition can affect one eye or both eyes simultaneously. An ocular migraine does not typically cause pain

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  • How the Eyes Work

    Every morning, we open our eyes and become immersed in a wealth of visual information. The eyes and related brain structures are a complex system that allows us to experience visual information from the surrounding world. It is easy to take clear vision for granted, but even subtle changes in the structure

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  • Protecting Your Eyes

    Of our five senses, humans rely on vision most strongly. Our everyday experience of the world is colored by our ability to see, our memory draws heavily upon visual information, and many activities of daily living are challenging without sight. As a result, it is essential to protect your eyes from damage.

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  • Contact Case Cleanliness

    Do you remember the last time you replaced your contact lens case? Keeping your case too long may increase your risk of an eye infection.

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  • How Nighttime Vision Can Change

    Has driving or reading at night become more difficult? Your problems may be due to changes in your nighttime vision.

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  • Does Reading in the Dark Affect My Eyesight?

    Did your mom ever tell you that you'd ruin your eyes if you read in the dark? Find out if the myth is true.

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  • Four Eye Diseases and Conditions Related to Aging

    These common age-related eye conditions can affect your vision.

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  • How Blue Light Affects Your Sleeping Patterns

    Is your smartphone or laptop preventing you from getting enough sleep?

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  • What is Surfer's Eye?

    Are you at risk for surfer's eye? You don't need to be an avid surfer to experience this problem. This condition may occur if you spend a lot of time outdoors.

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  • Makeup Tips for Sensitive Eyes

    Do your cosmetics make your eyes water and burn? Try these makeup tips for sensitive eyes.

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  • 6 Vision Problems That May Occur During Pregnancy

    Think it's just a coincidence that your vision changed since you've been pregnant? These six vision problems are more likely to affect pregnant women.

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  • Does Outside Playtime Improve Children's Eyesight?

    Have you ever wondered why some people become nearsighted? Lack of time in the sun may be to blame.

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  • Online Vision Tests Can't Match Our Eye Doctor!

    Want to save a little money by taking an online vision test instead of seeing the eye doctor? You may be disappointed with your new eyeglass prescription.

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  • What does 20/20 Vision Mean?

    How is your vision? Find out how eye doctors determine if you have 20/20 vision.

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  • History of the Eye Chart

    Do you have 20/20 vision? You might never have known about these important numbers if the eye chart hadn't been invented.

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