One of the greatest moments when having a child is the first time your newborn daughter or son opens their eyes and makes eye contact with you. But don’t be concerned if that doesn’t happen right away. The visual system of a newborn infant takes some time to develop. In the first week of life, […...

What is A Cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over age 40 and is the principal cause of blindness in the world. In fact, there are more cases of cataracts worldwide […]...

Dry eye syndrome is common among older Americans, and symptoms can range from mild and infrequent to constant and severe. And if you are a woman over age 50, your risk of dry eye problems is significantly higher than that of men your age. In a large study of aging adults published recently in Ame...

A number of factors can increase your risk of dry eyes. These include: Computer use. When working at a computer or using a smartphone or other portable digital device, we tend to blink our eyes less fully and less frequently, which leads to greater tear evaporation and increased risk of dry eye s...

Part One – Relieving Computer Eye Strain When you work at a computer for any length of time, it’s common to experience eye strain, blurred vision, red eyes and other symptoms of computer vision syndrome (CVS). This is because the visual demands of computer work are unlike those associated with mo...

You check in to say good night to your son only to find he is playing “Fortnite” in bed. Or your daughter is busy texting when she is supposed to be studying. Children and their phones are inseparable today, and all that reading and playing games on their handheld devices may be harming their vis...

Early Diagnosis and Treatment Can Lessen Effects of Glaucoma, the “Sneak Thief of Sight” Many people are making New Year’s resolutions to improve their health. However, many may not be aware that an eye exam cannot only help to protect vision, it can uncover evidence of other diseases inclu...

With many people embarking on long journeys to visit friends and family over the Christmas period, we’re urging you not to ignore one key preparation: ensuring your eyes are road-ready. The warning follows new research revealed that over a third of people struggle to read road signs while drivi...