With so much technology in the palm of our hand, we’re spending more and more time staring at screens — on our phone, computer, tablet or TV. Whether that’s for work, a hobby or just taking downtime by scrolling through social media, our eyes can feel the impact. As an ophthalmologist, I have a few …
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Heading outside to get some much-needed fresh air? You throw on some sunscreen, put on your sunglasses and head on outside to soak up the sun. You were careful to buy the best sunscreen to protect your skin, but did you buy the right sunglasses to protect your eyes? While your sunglasses may be the …
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We’ve all had a late night crying, only to wake up with puffy eyes. Or you may have pulled an all-nighter, regretting it in the morning when you look in the mirror. The skin around your eyes is very thin and tender. If you have bags under your eyes, you might want to consider making a …
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Vision loss and blindness are among the top 10 disabilities in the U.S., affecting about 3 percent of Americans. Loss of vision often affects activities of daily living, and can lead to depression, social isolation, and a greater risk of falls and injuries. An estimated 4 million Americans age 40 or older are either blind or have …
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It’s said that your eyes are the window to your soul, but what about when you have a case of red eye? No one wants to feel embarrassed or deal with the hassle of red eyes. People may avoid you, thinking it’s something contagious when it could be something as simple as the dust in …
Glaucoma could be silently killing dozens of vision fibers in your optic nerve right now without you knowing. This silent “thief of sight,” affects more than two million American over the age of 40, and that number could rise to four million by 2030, according to the National Eye Institute. That is why dedicating a …
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If you’ve driven a car with a dirty windshield towards the setting sun, you can imagine what it feels like to have a cataract in your eye. “A cataract is any opacity in the human lens of the eye, and if the opacity becomes significant enough, it will block, smudge, or smear light that comes …
As Frances Rogers was out buying new flowers at the garden center, she felt signs of a migraine coming on. The heat was pounding in her head, and she went back home to rest and watch television. As she sat on her couch she covered one eye at a time, realizing little specks of colors …