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An active lifestyle is great for our overall health, but also specifically the health of our eyes. We have an easier time staying in shape, feeling healthy, and getting stronger when we’re eating well, sleeping enough, and staying active. We also reduce our risk of developing chronic diseases l...

The world’s leading cause of blindness has always been cataracts. Naturally, treatment has come a long way. In the US alone, over 20 million adults over the age of 40 will develop cataracts. By age 80, half of all US adults will have them. In a healthy eye, the lens is filled with transparent p...

Before we all jump into the nearest body of water this summer, let’s take a look at some eye safety tips. Not much can ruin your fun summer day as much as an eye injury or infection. Follow these tips to protect your eyes while you enjoy the cool water (whether that’s pool, river, lake, ocean...

The eyes are one of the most sensitive organs in the body. Whether you’re at work or relaxing at home, the slightest disruption to your vision can cause problems in your everyday life...

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Independence Day celebrations? Most likely, you thought of fireworks. They are certainly a dazzling and exciting part of the festivities, but they can also be a serious hazard if not handled with caution. Fireworks aren’t just pretty...

When you suffer from dry eyes, you can experience a lot of discomfort and irritation throughout the day. You may want to find relief to improve your ability to see clearly and feel like yourself again...

If you’ve ever had a patch of shimmering light widen to fill your field of vision, you might’ve had an ocular migraine. It can be quite an alarming experience for someone who hasn’t had one before and doesn’t know what is happening. The name is also a little misleading because ocular migr...

The seasons will affect everyone differently. Most common are eye allergies that affect several people. This is characterized by swollen eyelids, itchy, burning sensation, or red eyes among others...

Do you choose glasses frames based on how well they fit the shape of your face? Whatever glasses you wear, they will be a large portion of anyone’s first impression of you. Aside from helping you see, glasses are a great way to show off your personality, but there are a few things to take into ...

We don’t just have eyelashes and eyebrows to look pretty. They also aren’t there simply to help us make facial expressions or flirty looks. Their most important job is actually to be the first line of defense our eyes have against contaminants and other hazards in the air. The Defense Eyelash...