Did you know that Nerf® guns, a supposedly safe children’s toy, have been shown to cause eye injury in certain cases? What makes them so dangerous? […]
Can I Be Blinded By A Nerf® Gun?
Adjustable Glasses
Adjustable eyeglasses are an affordable non-prescription alternative to prescription eyeglasses or for the correction of minor refractive errors such as presbyopia, hyperopia (farsightedness) and myopia (nearsightedness). […]
Hyperopia and Your Child
Hyperopia affects near vision in children and young adults. Want to know more about hyperopia? Here we explain ways to recognize the condition and help your child if they have it. […]
Can Cataract Surgery Prevent Dementia?
Cataract surgery not only improves vision. Research suggests that cataract surgery may also prevent cognitive decline. […]
June 27 Is National Sunglasses Day!
Here’s how you can celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27. […]
Can Fire Melt My Contacts Onto My Eye?
A piece of “common wisdom” that seems to be making the rounds these days is that you shouldn’t wear contact lenses at bonfires, barbecues or similar settings where fire may be present. The claim is that the extreme heat from the fire can cause the contact lenses to melt or… […]
Could Working From Home Be Hurting Your Vision?
Working at home has many benefits, but it can also trigger computer-related eye strain. Here are some proven ways to reduce digital eye strain, whether at home or in the office. […]
Myopia and Contact Lenses
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is about more than just poor eyesight. It can also pose a long-term threat to your kid’s vision and eye health. […]
What Exactly is an Eye Chart?
At some point in our lives, we’ve all had our eyes examined using an eye chart – whether during a school screening or at the optometrist’s office. But what exactly is the chart and what does it measure? Read on to find out! […]
Bloodshot Eyes – Should You Be Concerned?
Bloodshot eyes can be harmless, but may also be a sign of an underlying eye condition. […]
