Have you ever had an Eye Twitch and wondered why? No one knows what causes this Eye Twich. Many professionals refer to it as blepharospasm. Blepharospasm is a neurological condition characterized by forcible closure of the eyelids.When it happens, your eyelid, usually the upper one, blinks and you can’t make it stop. Sometimes it affects [...]
Why do people close their eyes when they eat something unbelievably delicious? We use all of our senses to enjoy our meals. Our eyes tell us how delicious the cuisine looks. Our ears hear the sizzle and pop. With our noses, we take in the full bouquet of the aroma created by the meal. The [...]
WHY SHOULD I WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN MOWING MY LAWN? Protective eye gear is equally important in many different situations. While mowing and edging your lawn, it is imperative to protect your eyes from hazardous UVA and UVB rays from the sun as well. However, you should wear polycarbonate safety glasses with side protection that [...]
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS THAT IT’S TIME TO TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE EYE DOCTOR FOR A SIGHT TEST? Small kiddos cannot really tell their parents when there is a problem with their vision. If it is a condition that has always been present, then it is their normal and they have nothing to make [...]
On August 21, 2017, we will have the rare opportunity to experience a total solar eclipse. The last time a total solar eclipse was visible across the entire contiguous United States was during the June 8, 1918 eclipse and the next one will not be until April 2024 for the United States. Before you look [...]
EYE ALLERGIES Do you have itchy, watery eyes? Are your eyelids swollen? Do you have redness and irritation? Are you experiencing soreness, burning, pain, or sensitivity to light? If you are presenting these symptoms, chances are you have what’s commonly known as eye allergies, also known as allergic conjunctivitis. When you have an allergic reaction [...]
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE COLOR BLIND? Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, is the inability or decreased capacity to see color or to see differences in color. There are three main types of color blindness: Red – Green Color Blindness is the most common form of color deficiency. Blue - Yellow [...]
Cataract Surgery: How it Can Improve Your Vision and Your Life A cataract, simply put, is the cloudy build up of natural proteins of the lens of the eye causing vision loss that cannot be corrected with prescription glasses, contact lenses, or corneal refractive surgery (i.e. Lasik). A healthy lens is clear but the cloudiness [...]
How Complex is The Human Eye The human eye is sometimes referred to as the most complex organ in our body. This is quite amazing for something so small and when compared to other important organs like the heart or liver. However, if you consider what the eye is doing and how it does it, perhaps [...]
HOW CAN VIDEO GAMES AFFECT YOUR VISION? Video games have become increasingly popular since there inception in the 1980’s. They require the player to stare at the screen over long playing periods, giving the player little time to rest their eyes. It equates to working at the computer too long and developing Computer Vision Syndrome [...]
