Blue Light Exposure The LED screens of computers and portable digital devices emit a broad spectrum of visible light. Most of these light rays are harmless, but a portion of the light emitted by these screens is relatively high-energy visible light called “blue light.” Too much blue light exposur...

If your child has myopia (nearsightedness), you’re probably wondering if there is a cure — or at least something that can be done to control myopia and slow its progression so your child doesn’t need stronger glasses year after year. For years, eye care practitioners and researchers have been w...

You probably know that too much exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause sunburn and skin cancer. But did you know UV also can harm your eyes? Extended exposure to the sun’s UV rays has been linked to significant eye problems, including cataracts, macular degeneration, pingueculae, p...

Contagious Pink Eye If you have pink eye (conjunctivitis) caused by a virus or bacteria, your conjunctivitis can be contagious for several days to several weeks once symptoms (red, itchy, watery eyes; possibly with eye discharge) appear. Schools and day care centers often require a child diagnose...

Age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration and cataracts commonly cause impaired vision and blindness in older adults. But lifestyle changes, including good nutrition, could help delay or prevent certain eye problems. Besides adopting a healthy diet, you can help protect your eyes by a...

These tips can help you stay safe on the roadways, especially at night: Don’t use your cell phone while driving. This is a bad idea at any age. But older drivers particularly are slower to react to a driving emergency, even without the distraction of a cell phone. According to the National Safety...

Computer glasses differ from regular eyeglasses or reading glasses in a number of ways to optimize your eyesight when viewing your computer screen. Computer screens usually are positioned 20 to 26 inches from the user’s eyes. This is considered the intermediate zone of vision — closer than driv...

When it comes to your eyes during the harsh winter season, there are many factors that could hinder your vision. One of the most common problems people are faced with during the winter is dry eyes. But there are ways to combat the annoying, uncomfortable condition. First, though, you need to unde...

Use this checklist to help maintain (or maybe improve) your vision and eye health throughout the year. Tips are arranged seasonally to help you keep healthy vision a priority all year long. Winter Eat healthy. The holidays can be especially tempting for poor diet choices. Make sure you eat plenty...

Going blind affects all senses, and disrupts memory ability Date:December 19, 2018 Source: Ruhr-University Bochum Summary:If mice lose their vision immediately after birth due to a genetic defect, this has a considerable impact, both on the organization of the cerebral cortex and on memory. Resea...