Eye twitching is the involuntary blinking or spasm of the eyelid. It isn’t a serious problem but it can be annoying. Usually an eye twitch lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes but, occasionally, eye twitching can last for a few days. It can occur on the lower eye for some people, while others experience it on their… Continue reading Causes of Eye Twitching and How to Relieve It
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The Truth About Over the Counter Reading Glasses
As we age, we may find that reading starts to become difficult. Our eyes won’t focus up close any more and extended time on the computer becomes difficult. If you don’t already wear glasses or contact lenses, your first reaction may be to run to a local retailer and pick up a pair of reading glasses. Over-the-counter (OTC) readers come… Continue reading The Truth About Over the Counter Reading Glasses
What are Aspheric Lenses and their Uses
The advanced technology of optical design that helped change and improve the camera lenses used by professional photographers has also been put to use to produce prescription glasses. Aspheric glasses are much thinner, lighter and cause almost no distortion. Due to its benefits, many customers are choosing aspheric glasses over conventional ones. Read on to learn what they are and… Continue reading What are Aspheric Lenses and their Uses
Different Ways to Protect your Eyes
Protecting your eyes is the first step towards maintaining your eyesight. This helps to prevent or delay your chances of eye problems and also minimizes your chances of suffering from age-related vision issues. Here are some steps to ensure good vision at all times. Regular eye check ups Regular eye examinations can rule out any potential damaging problems at the… Continue reading Different Ways to Protect your Eyes
Everything You Need to Know About Visual Ergonomics
Computer screens combined with other screen time as well as everyday functions can put considerable strain on the eyes. This can lead to work-related stress and other vision problems in the long run. But there is a lot you can do when it comes to your eye health. About visual ergonomics Ergonomics are all about designing workplaces that put the… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Visual Ergonomics
How to Read your Eyeglass Prescription
It’s all Greek and Latin to you, abbreviations such as OS, OD and OU, stare at your face as you look at the prescription for your eyeglasses. Although you may not be required to understand everything in it, it helps to get a hang of what it means. An eyeglass prescription is mostly about refractive error correction. A refractive error… Continue reading How to Read your Eyeglass Prescription
Seven Foods to Help You See Better
If you have perfect vision, then it is likely that you take your eyesight for granted at times. Why wait for your vision to become impaired? You can prevent your eyes from going bad just by adding a few things to your diet. Carrots You have probably heard enough about how good raw carrots are for your eyes. Whatever you… Continue reading Seven Foods to Help You See Better
Protect Your Eyesight by Eating the Right Food
It has been proven that certain kinds of food can indeed improve your eyesight, reverse symptoms of optical aging, and maintain the health of the eyes. Before we go into the details, it would be a good idea to discuss some of the common eye problems. Common Vision Problems Think of the eye as a camera. Like a camera, the… Continue reading Protect Your Eyesight by Eating the Right Food
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