Your eyes change and become weaker as you age, especially when you reach the age of 60. While some age-related eye conditions can be corrected with eyeglasses and contact lenses, others require surgery like cataracts, which is a leading cause of vision loss worldwide.
DNase Treatments: A Promising Treatment for Dry Eye
A recent clinical trial has offered a potential treatment for dry eye. This could be a great advancement for sufferers
4 Symptoms of Eye Problems You Should Not Ignore
Symptoms indicative of eye problems are not as noticeable. Not until you start to realize that you’re squinting to watch television from your usual spot, or, perhaps, your usual set of contact lenses aren’t as comfortable to wear as they used to be. In this blog, Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry shares the eye problem […]
What Causes Puffy Eyes?
Swollen or puffy eyes normally develop as you age. However, in some cases, puffiness can be a sign of a severe medical condition.
What High Blood Pressure Can Do to Your Vision
Hypertensive retinopathy is retinal vascular damage caused by high blood pressure (HBP). It has no early signs and symptoms, and usually manifests late in the disease.
Does Your Child Have Low Vision Issues?
Low vision affects millions of Americans every year. The condition is an umbrella term that covers any loss of vision that cannot be treated or corrected by prescription glasses or contact lenses. In severe cases, people who suffer from low vision are considered legally blind. Diagnosing low vision conditions in children is important as early […]
Concussions and Vision Problems
Concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI) caused by a severe blow to the head. While there are many dangers associated with concussions, its impact on your eyes and your vision have only recently come to light. From 2007 to 2014, a period of seven years, the CDC reported a whopping 60% increase in concussion […]
Why You Should Stop Rubbing Your Eyes Right Now
When something gets in people’s eyes, their first instinct is usually to try to rub it out. Sometimes, even tired eyes feel somewhat relieved when given a good rub. This has nothing to do with getting irritants out of your eyes or offering it some respite, however, as rubbing your eyes simply stimulate your vagus […]
The Negative Effects of Too Much Blue Light on Your Eyes
Blue light can be found everywhere, from sunlight and artificial lighting to TVs, computer displays, smartphones and tablets. Many studies have found this short wavelength within the visible light spectrum to be good for your eye health. Overexposure to it, however, can have a negative effect on your eyes.
The Truth Behind the Most Common Myths About Cataracts
Cataracts are an eye condition characterized by the clouding of the eyes’ lenses. This condition is the most common cause of vision loss among people over the age of 40 and the primary reason for blindness in the world. An eye exam at your local eye care center can help diagnose this ailment and determine […]
