Do you ever wake in the morning feeling like your eyes are dry, tired, and/or itchy? That’s normal occasionally, but if it happens often you may be having a problem with nocturnal lagophthalmos–sleeping with your eyes partially (or fully) open.
Myopia, or nearsightedness (being unable to clearly see things that are far away) is on the rise. One thing that makes the trend alarming is that some of the biggest increases are being seen in children.
Ready for another reason to quit smoking? Tobacco use is linked to numerous health complications throughout the body, from oral cancer to asthma.
Imagine seeing clearly for the first time at age 9. Emma Rose was diagnosed with optic nerve hypoplasia as a child. Although her eyes functioned somewhat, she was legally blind. In fact, she had to hold a paper right up to her nose to see it at all.
Try something right now... Then continue reading this post... Take 15 seconds. Close your eyes and think about how your life would change if you lost your eyesight. Count to 15 while you think about it. Sobering, isn’t it?
“Weird... It's happening again!” Have you ever said that about an uncontrollable eyelid twitch that comes at the most inopportune time? After the pulsing subsides you wonder, “What was that all about?”
Your glasses provide you with the glorious gift of sight... but do you appreciate them as much as you should?
Ever wondered what the differences are between prescription glasses and generic reading glasses available at the drugstore? Here are three major differences that are important to consider
Modern life is full of various screens and protecting your eyes from their potential damaging effects is easy—if you’re aware!
Of course! We all know the first objective for your eyeglasses is to help you see better! But for most people, one of their biggest concerns is how their glasses look on their face.
