Eyeglasses are a necessary part of daily life for many North Americans. In the U.S. alone, more than six out of every 10 adults wear some form of corrective lenses, be that over-the-counter reading glasses, prescription glasses or contact lenses. Glasses not only correct our vision, they also play an important role in protecting our eyes, so it’s very important… Continue reading The Protective Benefits of Wearing the Right Eyeglasses
Category: Eye Health
Choosing Sunglasses for the Whole Family
In the eyewear industry, nonprescription fashion sunglasses are called plano. It’s a huge category that offers many choices in styling, frame materials and designer names. But, besides the fact that fashion sunglasses make you look cool, they serve the very important purpose of shielding your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays and every member of the family should have… Continue reading Choosing Sunglasses for the Whole Family
The Importance of Wearing Your Sunglasses All Year Long
If you’re a little older and your eyes are sensitive to bright light, you’re probably already used to wearing your sunglasses outside year ‘round. Others may not realize the importance of keeping their sunglasses handy, even during the winter months. The importance of wearing your sunglasses all year long cannot be over-emphasized. Here’s why. UV Rays Unfortunately cloud cover doesn’t… Continue reading The Importance of Wearing Your Sunglasses All Year Long
Reading with Proper Lighting Helps to Avoid Eye Strain
Reading in the dark won’t cause permanent damage to your eyes, but it can lead to short term problems, such as headaches and eye strain, that are totally avoidable. Whether you’re reading a paperback book, an e-reader or on a tablet, you should know why reading with proper lighting helps to avoid eye strain. The following are some reading environment… Continue reading Reading with Proper Lighting Helps to Avoid Eye Strain
Causes of Watery Eyes and What You Can Do About It
Watery eyes are not usually something you need to be concerned about but it can be annoying when you feel that you are constantly dabbing your eyes with a tissue. Tears are essential for the nourishment and lubrication the human eye. Whenever you blink, you’re washing your eyes with tears produced by the lacrimal glands in your upper eyelids. These… Continue reading Causes of Watery Eyes and What You Can Do About It
How to Use Eye Makeup Safely to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
Mascara, eye shadow and eyeliner are good ways to enhance the beauty of your eyes, but they can also be potentially dangerous if used incorrectly. As long as you use them properly, eye cosmetics are generally safe but, over time, all kinds of bacteria and fungi can grow in those packages and continued use will transfer those germs directly to… Continue reading How to Use Eye Makeup Safely to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
How Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids Benefit Your Eyes
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin and powerful antioxidant that helps keep your eyes, as well as the rest of your body, healthy. Research suggests that vitamin C and bioflavonoids have a complementary effect, making them both more effective when taken together rather than separately. As humans, we are unable to produce vitamin C in… Continue reading How Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids Benefit Your Eyes
How to Treat Seasonal Allergies That Affect Your Eyes
Millions of North Americans suffer with seasonal eye allergies. Seasonal eye allergies can start at any age. Symptoms can range from mildly annoying redness to inflammation that’s severe enough to impair your vision. Areas that have poor air quality can result in more severe symptoms. Here’s how to identify seasonal allergies that affect your eyes and what you can do… Continue reading How to Treat Seasonal Allergies That Affect Your Eyes
The Differences between Bifocal, Trifocal and Progressive Lenses
Almost all of us will develop presbyopia at some point in our lives because it’s the natural result of aging, usually starting around middle age and progressing at a constant rate after onset. Presbyopia refers to a condition where the eye loses its ability to focus on objects close up. Most people begin to experience blurred vision when reading or… Continue reading The Differences between Bifocal, Trifocal and Progressive Lenses
Causes of Eye Twitching and How to Relieve It
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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