Despite the health risks and repeated warnings about the dangers of exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, a new survey from the American Optometric Association (AOA) indicates that only 40 percent of consumers cite protection of their eyes from sun
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Spots and Floaters Spots, often called floaters, are small, semi-transparent or cloudy specks or particles within the vitreous, which is the clear, jelly-like fluid that fills the inside of your eyes. They appear as specks of various shapes and sizes,
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Ocular hypertension Ocular Hypertension is an increase in the pressure in your eyes that is above the range considered normal with no detectable changes in vision or damage to the structure of your eyes. The term is used to distinguish
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Dynamic Visual Acuity If you are playing a sport like racquetball, tennis, soccer or hockey, it is important that you be able to clearly see objects while you and/or the objects are moving fast. Without good dynamic visual acuity, you
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Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the thin transparent layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye. Conjunctivitis, often called “pink eye,” is a common eye
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Diet & Nutrition There’s no substitute for the quality of life good vision offers. Adding certain nutrients and antioxidants to your diet every day – either through foods or supplements – can help save your vision. Researchers have linked eye-friendly
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Optometrists Caution Overexposure to Blue Light May Cause Health Issues The American Optometric Association’s (AOA) 2016 American Eye-Q® survey revealed that 88 percent of Americans know that digital devices can negatively affect their vision, but the average American still spends
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Computer Vision Syndrome A group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer use. Many individuals experience eye discomfort and vision problems when viewing a computer screen for extended periods. The level of discomfort appears to increase with
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What Is Hyperopia? Farsightedness, or hyperopia, is a vision condition in which distant objects are usually seen clearly, but close ones do not come into proper focus. Farsightedness occurs if your eyeball is too short or the cornea has too
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Eye Coordination Eye coordination is the ability of both eyes to work together as a team. Each of your eyes sees a slightly different image. Your brain, by a process called fusion, blends these two images into one three-dimensional picture.
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