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Dilated eye exams: The pros and cons

Dilated eye exams are tests that help your eye doctor catch certain types of eye diseases early. Drops are placed in your eyes to widen the pupil. Then your…
Blue-light glasses: Useful or just a fad?

Many Americans spend more than seven hours a day staring at a digital screen. The latest trend in combating the eye strain that can result from this is wearing…
What causes broken blood vessels in the eyes?

Broken blood vessels in your eyes may be alarming and make you feel self-conscious, but they’re usually nothing to worry about. “They generally aren’t even irritating to the patient,”…
Eye exams, not just for the eyes

If you’ve ever questioned the need for regular eye exams, read on. A comprehensive eye exam can detect serious health problems that are already present or could happen, including…
7 common summer sports injuries

Summer is perfect for outside sports at home, in the park or on the water, or at leagues and camps. Unfortunately, summer is also primetime for sports injuries. With…
It’s not like star-gazing: Keep your eyes safe during the solar eclipse

A total solar eclipse is a phenomenon that could bring millions outside to watch the moon completely cover the sun. However, looking directly at the sun can be dangerous…
Contact lens dos and don’ts: 6 tips for healthful use

Contact lenses are a key alternative for people who do not want to wear glasses. Although generally easy to use, wearers should keep in mind simple dos and don’ts…
Prevent eye problems with early sun protection

When your kids are young, you’re probably not thinking about vision problems they could have in their golden years. Protecting kids’ eyes from the sun will help fend off eye…
Cloudy vision? You may have a cataract

You’re noticing changes in your vision lately that are affecting your everyday life. The cause? It may be cataracts. A normal lens of an eye is clear but as…