First Steps in Treating Sports Eye Injuries

First Steps in Treating Sports Eye Injuries Humans have been playing sports for centuries now, but they are more popular now than ever thanks to the availability of equipment, playing fields, etc. But sports are not always safe, especially for the face. Many eye injuries occur in sports every day. They are prevalent in racquet […]

A Detailed Guide on The Types of Optical Lenses

A Detailed Guide on The Types of Optical Lenses Glasses are fashion accessories these days, often non-optical lenses if your eyesight is okay. But you will need optical lenses if you have any eyesight issues. Optical lenses are transparent optical components that diverge and converge light emitted from peripheral objects. These transmitted light rays create […]

Best Ways to Protect the Eyes in Winter

Best Ways to Protect the Eyes in Winter If you are the type that loves to look out the window to see the pavements and sidewalks powdered all white with snow, you are probably excited for winter. It is the season when you gear up with sleds, skates, and snowboards to enjoy all that snow-covered […]

Home Eye Safety Tips

Home Eye Safety Tips Out of all the eye injuries that happen annually worldwide, almost half of the cases happen at home. This means that even in the place most people consider the safest, there are still more than a million cases of eye injuries every year in homes. However, there is some good news. […]

Types, Causes, and Characteristics of Vision Impairment

Types, Causes, and Characteristics of Vision Impairment Your eyes are highly developed sensory organs. In fact, more of the brain is dedicated to sight and vision compared to smell, touch, taste, and hearing combined. Most people usually take their vision for granted, yet when they develop complications with their eyesight, they are willing to do […]

Are Costume Contact Lenses Safe?

Are Costume Contact Lenses Safe? Costume contact lenses are contacts that alter the appearance of your eyes but do not improve vision. These contacts can change the appearance of your eyes in various ways. For example, they can alter the color or shape of the pupil and create effects resembling those of cartoon characters or […]

Should I Open My Eyes Underwater?

Should I Open My Eyes Underwater? It is no secret that many people enjoy a nice swim on a warm summer day. Swimming is a fun way to keep cool and engage in much-needed exercise. It helps relieve stress and also helps improve muscle movement and coordination. No wonder it is one of the most […]

Glaucoma and High Blood Pressure

Glaucoma and High Blood Pressure To understand the relationship between high blood pressure and glaucoma, you will first need to know what these two medical conditions are. Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease where the eye’s excessive fluid pressure damages the optic nerve cells. In North America, it is a leading cause of blindness. The […]

Should I Get Permanent Contacts?

Should I Get Permanent Contacts? If you are getting contact lenses to correct your visual deficiencies, you must wonder whether permanent contacts are a good idea. If you are curious about these lenses, you are in the right place. Permanent contact lenses, also called ICLs or implantable contact lenses, sit inside your eyes, in front […]