We have all heard someone brag about their 20/20 vision (or maybe it was even us), but what does that term really mean? To understand the basics of the “20/20” claim, it might help to get a bit more familiar with the Snellen vision test chart […]
What are UV rays? More accurately described as Ultraviolent (UV) Radiation, UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation. Radiation is defined as the emission of energy from a source. Radiation can be from very high energy sources like gamma and x-ray to low. […]
A lazy eye is often characterized by one eye moving away from the other. This can cause vision problems, often affected the depth perception. It can also make some people feel self-conscious about their appearance. This is caused by a condition called Amblyopia and. […]
There is a wide range of eye colors in the world. There are multiple different shades from light to dark. But what factors during your life determine the color of your eyes? The first factor to consider is the genetic make-up of the parents. […]
Our eyes are an essential part of our daily lives that we often take for granted. They provide us with the beauty of the world around us while aiding in the tasks and daily life that we live. As an integral part of our body that can be damaged by outside […]
Our eyes, we often take them for granted. They help us get to work, brush our teeth in the morning, choose our breakfast and pick out the perfect outfit for our Friday night dinner party. They bring light and beauty into our life with the first morning […]
When the clear front of your eye starts pushing outward into the shape of a cone, this is called Keratoconus. What is happening is that your cornea is beginning to deform. This can cause blurry vision and over sensitivity to harsh light among other problems such as […]
That feeling of having something in your eye is one of the most annoying sensations imaginable. And it’s a common occurrence. Oftentimes you try repeatedly to remove the irritant without success. That uncomfortable feeling in your eye can come generally in […]
Eyes exams are critical for everyone, not just those who may have vision problems or that must wear glasses. Even though you may have had a vision screening at school, or at the Department of Motor Vehicles when you renewed your license, those screenings are not […]
A lot of people go to the gym because they understand that exercising their muscles are an important part of staying healthy. What most people do not think about is that their eyes have muscles and exercising their eye muscles is just as important to maintaining good […]
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