How Does Our Night Vision Compare?
Our eyes are easily the most complex sensory organs we have, but our night vision is nowhere near as powerful as that of many animals.
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20/20 In Hindsight: The Snellen Eye Chart
Have you ever wondered where that chart with the big E in every eye doctor’s office came from?
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The Science Of Sunglasses
Have you ever wondered just what sunglasses do for your eyes, and how? It’s a little more complex than just dropping a dark filter over your vision.
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Rockets’ Red Glare: Fireworks Eye Safety
Is there anything more American than hot dogs on the grill and fireworks in the sky? We all enjoy a patriotic pyrotechnics display, but fireworks are not without their risks.
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Why We Get Dark Circles Under Our Eyes
Getting a poor night’s rest isn’t the only reason you get dark circles under your eyes!
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Toys And Eye Safety: Not All Fun And Games
The last thing any parent wants is for their child to get an eye injury, and it’s even worse when the injury comes from a beloved toy.
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Artificial tears vs. Prescription eye drops
Some people are hesitant to begin using a prescription eye drop to help manage their Dry Eye Syndrome (DES), hoping that over-the-counter options may be sufficient. Is there a significant difference in the way artificial tears and prescription eye drops work? Artificial Tears Non-prescription tear drops like Refresh and Systane brands can often give temporary […]
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How ceiling fans can make your eyes miserable
You’re probably one of the thousands of households that runs a ceiling fan in their bedroom while sleeping, especially during the summer months. While this cool breeze may help you sleep a little better at night, it can cause chronic irritation to the eyes called “exposure keratitis”. Exposure Keratitis Simply put, exposure keratitis occurs when […]
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How can I have “Dry Eye Syndrome” when my eyes don’t feel dry?
We once had a patient who insisted her eyes weren’t dry. In fact, she had what she felt was the opposite problem. “My eyes water all the time“, she told us. After conducting a Dry Eye Evaluation, we discovered she had one of the more severe cases of Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) that we had […]
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How do medicines affect how my eyes feel?
Add one more side effect to worry about when taking medicines: dry eyes. What are the most common culprits? Antidepressants Commonly used antidepressants like Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft can often increase symptoms of dry eye syndrome (DES). HRT The introduction of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has made tremendous improvements in the lives of postmenopausal women. […]