Remember when parents used to warn kids that sitting too close to the TV could make you go blind? Today most people spend more time in front of a digital screen than a TV, an average of about seven hours per day. Whether it is a TV, computer, or smartphone, … Read More
Can what you eat affect your eyesight? And which foods protect your eyes? Research shows that three particular carotenoids, each of them antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, play a role in good vision: lutein, zeaxanthin, and astaxanthin. Studies verify that astaxanthin protects the eyes against damage and daily wear-and-tear[1], decreases eye … Read More
A recent study evaluating patients with COVID-19 revealed that while the tears of the majority of infected patients tested were clear of virus, samples taken from the back of the nose and throat were brimming with COVID-19. According to the authors of the study, which was published online in Ophthalmology, their findings show … Read More
The National Eye Institute estimates 5 million people over age 50 suffer from dry eye syndrome. This lack of a healthy tear film in our eyes leaves the person uncomfortable and prone to eye irritation. Dry eye syndrome may be due to the eyes not producing enough tears or the … Read More
If you’re blessed with the gift of perfect or near-perfect eyesight, it can be quite jarring when you first experience a significant period of blurred vision. You’re not sure whether it’s a temporary occurrence or a sign that you might be losing your eyesight. Blurred vision refers to a lack … Read More
Oh pinkeye, you always choose the best times to visit. Your attractive symptoms (crusty, pink, itchy, and watery eyes) are so easy to disguise—if eye patches were in fashion, that is! Since they’re not, it’s time to learn what pinkeye is, what causes it and how to treat it, or—better … Read More
Light sensitivity or photophobia is eye discomfort in bright light. Bothersome light sources may include sunlight and harsh indoor lighting such as fluorescent or incandescent light from old-fashioned bulbs. Light sensitivity is a common symptom that may be accompanied by headache. In most cases, it’s not due to disease. However, … Read More
For various reasons, your eyes may not provide clear, sharp vision—either near or far. The typical fixes are contact lenses or a pair of glasses (or two) to provide sharp vision at different distances. Most of us do just fine with these conventional corrections for blurry vision. But if you’re … Read More
You walk through the airport, luggage in each hand, as you head toward the gate where your flight awaits. You have no problem seeing the arrival times on the digital boards above you, the signs bearing gate numbers, or the person walking 20 feet in front of you. And then … Read More
Nearly 5 million people age 50 and older have dry eye syndrome, according to the National Eye Institute. This condition affects the tear film, which provides moisture and protection to the front of the eye. A dry eye doesn’t produce enough tears, or the tears don’t have the proper consistency … Read More
