Pink eye and stye are 2 common eye conditions that can cause discomfort. They may share similar symptoms, such as eye irritation and redness, making an eye exam essential to tell the difference. Although both pink eye and styes can give you redness, irritation, and an uncomfortable feeling in your eye, styes are often accompanied […]
Your binocular vision is important. It determines how well your brain can interpret the information it receives from the eyes, and it allows you to have depth perception and accurately track moving objects. However, binocular vision dysfunction is more common than you may think. This condition occurs when the 2 eyes don’t work together as […]
Lazy eye, or amblyopia, is a condition that occurs when there’s a disruption in the normal development of vision during childhood, leading to reduced vision in one eye. Early detection of lazy eye can result in strengthened vision. Routine children’s eye exams can assess an infant’s or child’s vision in both eyes to see if […]
Most of us lead busy lives. But that shouldn’t affect how we take care of our bodies, including our eyes. Knowing what to expect for different appointments can make scheduling our day much easier. A comprehensive eye exam up to 60 min or more at times. But the appointment could be longer or shorter depending […]
What Is Ptosis? Ptosis, or pathological droopy eyelid, is typically defined as when the upper eyelid droops over the eye. The condition can affect just one eye or both eyes at the same time and can occur at any age in life. Patients will notice the appearance of ptosis when the eyelid(s) drop to the […]
There may be a few answers to the question, “what are night driving glasses?” Many of us may think of non-prescription eyeglasses that are typically used in sports such as hunting, which feature bright-yellow tinted lenses. Outdoors enthusiasts may wear this type of eyewear to help increase the contrast of objects against the sky, particularly […]
What Is a Chalazion? A chalazion is typically a small, painless lump or swelling that occurs on the eyelid, which is caused by inflammation or blockage in the glands of your eyelid that produce oil. A chalazion is typically a small, painless lump or swelling that occurs on the eyelid, which is caused by inflammation […]
The sun has many benefits for those who enjoy the outdoors, but glare isn’t one of them. Polarized sunglasses are an excellent solution for protecting your eyes from blinding glare that can impact your vision when the sun is brightest. Polarized sunglasses are specialized eyewear that can protect your eyes by filtering out intense refractive […]
EnChroma is a technology company based in California that has designed one of the most popular glasses for those with color blindness, offering the potential to help wearers detect differences between colors they may not have otherwise. Color blindness is particularly common in males, with one in 10 males having a color deficiency according to […]
Everyone has had sore eyes at some point. Eye pain can be quite temporary and improve with a bit of rest, such as in cases of light eye strain from desk work. Of course, eye pain can signify a deeper, more severe issue. If you have been struggling with excessive eye pain—or the pain that […]
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