Caring for your eyes
Proper eye care can lead to the early detection and treatment of vision-related complications like glaucoma and cataracts. Healthier eyes mean a healthier you, so read up on how to take care of them before it’s too late.
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Shocking winter eye facts
Winter can be rough on eyes. Germs, low temperatures, snowballs, icicles. It’s a winter wonderland of vision hazards.
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A wild look at determining your animal eyes
Are you blind as a bat? Can you see as sharply as an eagle? Find out what type of animal your vision mirrors in this interactive quiz.
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Science or Myth
Our helpful, healthful quiz gives you an eyeful of ways to improve your vision.
Read moreEye-vexing allergies and how to relieve them
From the northwest coast to the southern shores, common allergies can affect our eyes at different times of the year. We’ve got a list of common allergies – by region and season – and simple ways to protect your eyes …
Read moreTips to protect your eyes from the blue light in the sky
You’ve heard it before. Too much screen time can be straining on the eyes and could potentially increase the risk of cataracts or macular degeneration.[1] It’s all thanks to blue light ─ glaring from your smartphone, tablet or computer. Even …
Read moreTop 6 visual skills for your soccer player
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. And it’s also one of the most demanding of its players’ visual skills. Sussex University’s Tag Lamche has extensively researched the role of visual awareness in soccer. “Visual skills …
Read moreThe silent disease an eye exam can detect
We all know the routine. Every time we go to our primary care doctor, whether it’s for a cold, checkup or something more serious, we’re asked to roll up our sleeve to have our blood pressure checked. It’s a simple, …
Read moreIs staring at the computer giving you tired eyes? You’re not alone.
Earlier this year Nielsen reported that Americans spend an average of 11 hours per day with electronic media. And while those experiences keep us entertained, informed and connected, they’re also an assault on our eyes. As you probably know, a …
Read moreUnblurring the lines to corrected vision: What your symptoms mean
If you’re finding the world a little out of focus, take comfort in knowing you’re not alone. Globally, at least 2.2 billion people have a near or distance vision impairment.1 That means most of us are finding it harder to …
Read moreThe top 10 visual skills that will improve your golf game
As a golfer you spend time, energy and money trying to shave strokes off your game. But one of the best ways to improve is literally right in front of your face: better vision. Sports vision training can enhance skills …
Read moreFive tips to protect your eyes from the sun
When it comes to protecting your skin from the sun, you’ve got a lot of options. You can get SPF protection ranging from 15 to 50 in a lotion, spray or stick. Waterproof, sweat-proof, anti-aging, hypoallergenic — take your pick. …
Read moreVision drills to improve your eye at the plate and in the field
Legend has it that Ted Williams, considered by many to be the greatest baseball hitter ever, had superhuman eyesight. People said his acuity was 20:3 and he could see the individual laces of a pitched ball. Like all legends, there’s …
Read moreThe 6 vision skills all great athletes possess
When it comes to athletic excellence, talent and ability are often associated with visual skills. How often have you heard about a basketball player’s “court vision,” a quarterback’s ability to “see the whole field” or a baseball player’s “eye at …
Read moreA sport-by-sport guide to protecting your vision
Whether it’s helping you judge a sharp turn down the ski slope or seeing when to hit an oncoming pitch, your eyes are key players in all your sporting activities. But you can also hurt your eyes if they’re left …
Read moreWhat you need to know about protecting your eyes in the workplace
No matter where you work—in a factory, laboratory, construction site or office— workplace eye injuries can and do occur. Every day, more than 2,000 American workers suffer an eye injury that requires medical attention.1 And nearly a million Americans have …
Read moreAre your sunglasses protecting your eyes from UV?
Why do you wear sunglasses? To cut down on glare when you’re driving? To keep you from squinting outdoors? To look cool? These are all good reasons to wear your shades, but your sunglasses are more than a fashion statement. …
Read moreEyeQ: myth or science
Curious as to whether those rumors you hear about vision are fact or fiction? Get the real scoop below. Sitting too close to the TV harms vision There are plenty of reasons to limit the amount of television you watch, …
Read moreMake a Date for Your Eyes: Your Annual Exam
Getting your eyes checked can help you be the vision of health. You may think you need an eye exam only when it’s time to update your eyewear prescription. But the truth is, eye exams are about a lot more …
Read moreNeed Help Finding the Right Eye Doctor for You?
Tips for choosing whom to trust with your eyes. If you ask people what’s the most important of their five senses, chances are they’ll say their eyesight. It’s no surprise, considering we rely on our vision for almost every activity …
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