Eye floaters are spots in your vision that drift away when you move your eye. These eye flashes can become more intense when you look at something bright, such as the sun or a sharp light.
Category Archives: Eye Care
What Prescription Is Legally Blind?
When visiting your optician or optometrist for an eye prescription, you may find yourself immersed in a new and unfamiliar world. While your eye doctor will walk you through it and try to explain as much as possible, you may find that you need particular answers about certain eye-related questions that you may find yourself encountering.
Astigmatism: Causes, Types, Symptoms & Treatment
When life gets blurry, adjust your vision. Have you found yourself wondering why your vision is blurred or distorted? Do you also get eyestrain or headaches with this unfocused vision?
Blepharitis and Stress
Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids. It’s a common cause of sore red eyelids or crusty eyelashes.
Dominant Eye Test
At some point, you may have heard the terms “dominant eye” or “ocular dominance,” but what exactly do they mean, and how can you determine your dominant eye? A dominant eye doesn’t mean better vision but rather guiding the other better because of preference.
What is ‘Pink Eye’ and how do I treat it?
Itchy eyes, watery discharge or pinkness in the eyes? You might just have conjunctivitis or, as it’s colloquially known, ‘pink-eye’. But, don’t fret.
The Basics of Eye Anatomy
Knowing the eye anatomy is an important way to learn how our eyes work and can help us take care of them. Keep reading to learn about the parts of the eyes.
Eye Exercises to Improve Vision
One effective way to decrease your chance of vision impairment with age is to exercise your eye muscles. Weak eye muscles could lead to poor vision later in life and that’s why incorporating eye exercises could be an easy way for you to keep your eye muscles strong and healthy.
What Is Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration or age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common condition which usually happens to people in their 50’s and 60’s. Age-related macular degeneration
What Are the Differences Between Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist vs. Optician?
Eye-health is important and choosing the right eye doctor plays an important role in maintaining your eye health. There are two main types of eye doctors: optometrists and ophthalmologists.