Although it’s difficult to estimate how many people in America wear glasses we do know approximately 75% of adults use vision correction. So over 61% are wearing glasses daily. It is easy to overlook the importance of care needed to make sure your glasses meet your everyday needs. When your car is low on […]
How to Protect Your Eyes When Swimming in the Pool
Whether swimming is an exercise or a form of relaxation for you, it can’t be denied that pool water can irritate your eyes. The good thing is that you can prevent this from happening.
Potential Virus-Based Treatment for Retinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma is an eye cancer that usually affects young children and, at times, adults. The condition makes the nerve cells in the retina change and increase in size and number, which eventually leads to a tumor. Children who inherited the gene related to this disease from their parents are at higher risk of getting it.
Everything You Need to Know About Crossed Eyes
Strabismus, most often referred to as “crossed eyes”, is a vision developmental problem, which often develops during one’s formative years. Recent studies show that this eye disorder affects around 4% of all children in the country. Here, we break down the causes, risk factors and symptoms.
4 Reasons Your Eyelids Are Swelling
Swollen eyelids are often a symptom of an underlying problem or a reaction to allergens, bacteria or viruses. These, however, are things you should not ignore in order to avoid further complications. Insight Vision Center Optometry, a scleral lenses specialist, lists four reasons your eyelids are bulging.