Most of us take photos of our kids and grandkids because they make us smile. But these photos also can provide useful — or even life-saving — information about eye health.
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Can Prediabetes Put Your Vision at Risk?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Opthamalogist Sumit Sharma, MD, answers this one.
The Best Strategies to Halt That Pesky Eye Twitch
There’s nothing worse than trying to focus during the day with an annoying eye twitch that won’t stop. Find out if it’s a symptom of something serious.
15 Fascinating Facts About Your Eyes (Infographic)
Do you know where the fastest muscles in your body are? Do you think your eyes stay the same size throughout your life? Discover surprising stats about the most prized of all our senses: the eyes.
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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.”
Don’t Rub It! First Aid Tips for 5 Eye Irritants, Injuries
Most eye injuries, like getting soap or a tiny foreign body in the eye, are minor. Others, such as those that occur in some work environments or during sports play, require prompt medical attention.
What You Should Know About Drug to Grow Thick Eyelashes
It’s rare for the same medication to be used for both medicinal and cosmetic purposes. But bimatoprost (also sold under the name brand Latisse®) pulls double duty. In addition to treating glaucoma, it can be used to grow and thicken eyelashes. It’s effective for both purposes, but is it safe? Can it cause lasting changes … Read More
Is This Why You Can’t See at Night?
The lack of daylight in the evening can limit some people’s ability to see and get around. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Night blindness (nyctalopia), the inability to see well at night or in poor light, is not a disease. It’s a symptom of an underlying condition. In most cases, it’s treatable; … Read More
How You Can Cope with Declining Senses as You Age
Hearing and vision loss are common as we age, but there are things you can do to lessen the impact. A doctor discusses sensory decline and aging.
Top 3 Myths About Correcting Your Vision With LASIK or PRK
If you’re considering laser eye surgery for refractive vision correction and started some online research, you may have run across stories of surgical complications that would make any reasonable person hesitate. But when it comes to making this important decision, not all surgical centers are created equal. It’s important to know the whole story. So how do you know … Read More