A crucial yet oft-overlooked component of a high-quality life is healthy eyesight. Approximately one in six adults grapple with sight-threatening eye conditions, while a significant number experience some degree of vision loss as they age. Aging is a risk factor for...
As winter rolls in, the days get shorter, making night driving harder to avoid. For those of us without perfect eyesight, this annual adjustment can be stressful and potentially dangerous if we neglect the specific challenges posed by driving in the dark. Fortunately,...
Cold and flu season is upon us, and it’s important to take extra precautions to keep ourselves and our eyes healthy. While it’s generally safe to wear contact lenses when you have a cold or the flu, it might be wise to give your eyes a break and opt for...
Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the immune system turns on healthy cells. Some of these diseases can have a serious and negative impact on the health and function of the eyes. For those grappling with autoimmune conditions, it’s crucial to be aware...
Smoking causes harm to every organ in the body, including the eyes. We usually think of lung cancer first when it comes to the harms of smoking, and maybe we think of oral health issues next, but even the parts of the body that don’t come into direct contact...
Our eyes are precious organs that allow us to experience the world around us. However, they are also vulnerable to various conditions that can compromise our vision. One such condition is conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye. While many cases of conjunctivitis...
The same compound that determines our skin color also creates the variety of eye colors we see. In fact, it’s the very same compound that protects our skin and eyes from getting damaged by the sun (though we still need sunglasses and sunscreen to finish the...
Since at least 60 AD, people have been crafting tools to correct vision problems. There are records of Roman philosopher Seneca magnifying text with a glass globe of water. Emperor Nero needed a magnifying emerald to see gladiator fights more clearly. We don’t...
Insufficient sleep can affect the mind and body like alcohol, but what does it do to our eyes? For the sake of both our overall health and our eye health, we need to be getting plenty of sleep, but it’s actually a two-way street. If we are more careful about...
In today’s digital age, many of us spend countless hours staring at computer screens and mobile devices. This prolonged exposure to screens has led to concerns about the potential harm caused by blue light. While some studies have linked blue light to eye strain...
