Summer is in full swing. With warm weather come backyard barbeques, holiday parades, and of course, fireworks displays. If you’re planning to light some of your own fireworks, it’s important to learn how to do it safely. An estimated 10,000 Americans suffer fireworks-related injuries each year — and 15% of those are eye injuries. Fireworks […]
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Almost everyone experiences floaters and flashes from time to time. Floaters are those dark specks or squiggles that drift across your vision and disappear. Flashes are bursts of light, often described as “seeing stars.” These visual phenomena are common. When they occur occasionally and in small numbers, they’re not cause for concern. But if you […]
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), kids ages 8-10 spend an average of six hours a day in front of screens. For tweens and teens, daily averages only go up from there. “Screen time” is what people spend on phones, tablets, and computers, watching TV, and using other smart devices. Adults […]
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Cataracts are a common, age-related eye condition. When you’re young, the lens of your eye is clear and it transmits crisp images to your retina. Your lenses harden and get denser as you get older, and tissues begin to break down. Cataracts form as these tissues clump together, clouding the lens. Cataracts develop slowly, so […]
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About 45 million Americans wear contact lenses. Contacts are extremely thin lenses that fit directly onto your eye, correcting common refractive errors without the hassle of wearing eyeglasses. Contacts are a popular option for people of all ages. Most contact lenses are single-focus, which is perfect for treating blurry vision caused by myopia (nearsightedness) and […]
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Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. And when they do, it’s good to be prepared. Eye injuries take a variety of forms — whether the surface of your eye is scratched by a foreign object or you’ve noticed sudden vision changes — and it’s not always easy to recognize what’s considered an […]
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Most people don’t have perfect vision. In fact, an estimated 75% of Americans wear corrective lenses, whether they choose eyeglasses, contact lenses, or a combination of both. If your vision is blurry, it’s important to wear corrective lenses so you can enjoy your best possible vision. Glasses are simple and convenient, but many people find […]
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More than 60% of American adults need vision correction. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you’re certainly not alone, but you’re likely all too familiar with the hassle of wearing corrective lenses. That’s why laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is so popular. LASIK is a type of laser eye surgery that improves your vision […]
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Does the arrival of winter weather also bring red, itchy eyes? If you notice that your eyes get uncomfortable as the weather turns cold, it could be chronic dry eye, a condition that affects millions of Americans. Dry eye develops when your eyes can’t maintain a healthy tear film. It’s common all year round, but […]
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Your child’s well-being is your priority from the day they’re born. Regular check-ups with a pediatrician are important as your child grows, and regular eye exams should be part of their health care plan, too. Even if babies and toddlers don’t read or attend school, vision is a crucial element of their developmental processes. But […]
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