Eating right to improve your sight is easy to do. With the abundance of fresh produce and great recipes, this world has to offer you can stuff your face with delicious foods and not feel guilty about it. To most, maintaining a healthy diet is...
Pediatric myopia refers to nearsightedness in children and adolescents, causing difficulty in seeing distant objects. It usually develops in school-aged children and increases with age. Myopic kids might require glasses or contacts for vision. Myopia continues to increase globally, with screen time and reduced outdoor activity....
Did you know that over 10% of the global population suffers from eye conditions like pinguecula and pterygium? These common eye issues can cause discomfort and affect vision, but what sets them apart? Understanding the differences between these two conditions is crucial for proper diagnosis...
Have you ever experienced flashes of light or floaters in your vision? These could be signs of posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), a common eye condition that affects many individuals. While PVD is usually harmless and doesn't require treatment, it can sometimes lead to more serious...
Imagine the stunning beauty of a snow-covered landscape, glistening under the sun's rays. But did you know that this winter wonderland can pose a hidden threat to your eyes? Snow blindness, caused by overexposure to UV rays reflected off snow or ice, is a temporary...
Is your child experiencing the frustration of fall eye allergies? Fall allergens can wreak havoc on children's eyes, causing discomfort and irritation. The prevalence of autumn eye allergies among kids is a common occurrence that parents face each year. Understanding and managing these allergies are...
Cancer can strike any part of a person’s body—eyes are no exception. Eye cancer is also referred to as eye melanoma. Just like with any other type of cancer or disease, eye cancer has a set of different risk factors and potential causes that make...
Did you know that up to 20% of people who develop shingles may experience eye-related complications? The effects of shingles extend beyond the skin, potentially affecting the eyes and vision. From inflammation to nerve damage, the virus responsible for shingles can pose serious risks to...
For many of us, our digital device screens take up most of our day. From working on computers or laptops to recreational time spent on our mobile devices, we spend anywhere between 9 to 11 hours of our day looking at a screen. This may...
We depend on our eyes so much but how much do you truly know about your eyeballs? Here are some interesting facts about all things related to your eyes. Although newborns cry, their tear ducts don’t start working until they are 4-13 weeks old. So...
Winter is fast approaching and with it come the dry and itchy eyes. Take care of your eyes this winter with these easy tips and steer clear of dry eyes. MOISTEN YOUR EYES Now that the weather is cooling down and we’re turning our furnaces to an...
The initial tests that we’ll use to determine if our patient has Dry Eye Disease (DED) is the use of Tear Lab. This device checks the osmolarity or the salt content of a tear sample. The amount of salt in a tear has been shown...