The right sunglasses protect and enhance vision. Avoiding UV radiation and minimizing glare is critical if you have diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration or had refractive surgery such as LASIK.
Tears: Why We Weep (Infographic)
Tears telegraph feelings, help you see and clear debris from your eyes. Learn all about tears. Why they taste salty. Why women cry more than men. What happens when you make too many. And why you get dry eye.
Your Eyes: A Window to Your Health
Your eyes aren’t just the window to your soul; they’re a way doctors can get clues about your overall health. Here are four systemic conditions that ophthalmologists can pick up from a routine eye exam.
Take a Moment to Blink (Infographic)
When was the last time you had a staring contest? It may have been more recently than you think -- in fact, it could be happening right now. Not with another human but rather with your computer monitor.
Your Eyes: Understanding Flashes and Floaters
Ever see something drifting across the sky, then discover it’s actually drifting across your eye? That would be a “floater.” Our expert explains what flashers and floaters are and what to do if you see them.
Be a Good Keeper of Your Peepers
Today, we're using our eyes more than ever before to look at computer screens, smart phones and tablets. This can cause dry eye and other irritation. But there are things you can do to minimize eye strain.
5 Fixes for Computer Vision Syndrome
As our enthusiasm for using computers, tablets and phones grows, our eyes are paying the price. Get tips to ease eyestrain and avoid other pains.
Treating Dry Eyes: Nothing to Cry About
Dry eyes can be a nuisance, but they’re usually easy to treat and don’t cause long-term damage. Here’s what’s causing your eye dryness and how to fix it with a quick trip to the drugstore.
Do’s and Don’ts for Contact Lens Wearers
When used improperly, contact lenses can lead to eye infections and serious vision damage. Knowing the do’s and don’ts of proper use can go a long way toward protecting your eye health.
Glasses: Work With a Pro, Get the Right Fit
Glasses are available in many styles and shapes, but one size does not fit all. When you enlist the help of a pro – an optician trained specifically to fit glasses properly – it’s much easier to find the pair that’s right for you.
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