Finding out you are going to have a baby is one of the top moments of life’s highlight reel. Mothers-to-be begin nesting and preparing a nursery, picking out clothes, debating name choices and focusing on how to stay healthy as they spend the next 40 weeks growing a tiny person. From prenatal vitamins to what […]

Spring has sprung and despite the beauty of newly bloomed flowers and an abundance of greenery all around, eye allergies are obstructing your ability to enjoy the view. If you are plagued by eye allergies, the changing of seasons can be a time of discomfort and frustration. Allergic conjunctivitis occurs when the eyes react to […]

Long summer days are equally matched with long periods of dark winter. While sunrise and sunset times change and the duration of light and dark ebb and flow, nighttime spans a significant portion of a complete 24-hour day. Without the natural illumination of sunlight, night vision may be challenging. Whether driving on dimly lit roads […]

Migraines are notorious for their ability to disrupt daily life, causing debilitating pain, nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. Despite over a billion people living with and suffering from migraines worldwide, the complexity of this neurological disorder is not often at the forefront of discussion when it comes to the seriousness of chronic pain […]

Genes influence a person’s behavioral, psychological and physical characteristics. The same way eye color is determined by genetics, so are the complex traits that may lead to eye disease. The role of genetics in eye conditions operates at 2 levels, the genetic predisposition to certain diseases and the genetic determination of disease. Nearly all common […]

The unexpected can strike at any given moment. While we shouldn’t live our lives in fear of what could happen, we should be prepared for real life possibilities. Strategy for dealing with injury starts with prevention. If the odds prove unfavorable, we need solvable skills at our disposal for what to do. The eyes serve […]

In the digital age, video games have become an integral part of entertainment and recreation for millions of people worldwide. However, the extended hours spent in front of screens can take a toll on our eyes. Valuable insights and tips to protect your vision while indulging in your favorite video games are relatively simple and […]

Remember when you were a kid and your parents told you not to sit too close to the TV? Nowadays it is commonplace to spend a significant portion of our day with digital screens mere inches from our face. Globally, the average person spends almost 7 hours per day in front of a screen. According […]

Contact lenses are a great alternative to traditional prescription framed glasses and, if properly cared for, can provide safe, clear and effective correction for your vision needs. Contact lenses work by adjusting the refractive light that enters the eye while sitting directly on the eye so that objects will appear clearly; hence the name contacts. […]