21 Amazing eye facts Your eyes are clearly amazing, so make sure to take care of them and you will ‘see’ the difference. 1. The brain is the only organ in our bodies more complex than the eye. 2. Over 1 in 10 males are color-deficient. 3. Over 80% of the brain’s processing is from…
Glaucoma is defined as a group of eye conditions that can damage your optic nerves, the information pathways between the eyes and brain.
Glaucoma is almost always caused by too much pressure inside one or both eyes. Once this pressure starts to affect the optic nerve, it can lead to irreversible levels of blindness.
A child’s vision gets stronger each year. This improved vision is needed as the child explores the world more fully and begins school. The developing eye is learning to do many things better, such as: accommodation or eye focusing. This allows the eye to quickly change focus between distances. seeing things in 3D (three dimensions)….
There are many reasons for parents to be thoughtful about how much screen time they allow their children. Amount of screen use per day has been associated with developmental outcomes, obesity, poor sleep quality and eye development. Research from Canada has also found that preschoolers who had more than two hours of screen time per day…
You may have noticed some uncomfortable effects from staring at your screen too long.Digital-related eye strain affects people of all ages. If you spend hours a day using digital devices, you might notice your vision blurs, and your eyes feel achy and tired and you may also find your eyes become dry, and will tear or…
You Can Keep Wearing Contact Lenses. There is currently no scientific evidence that contact lens wearers have an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 compared with glasses / spectacles wearers. Consult your eye care practitioner with questions. Good Hygiene Habits are Critical. Thorough handwashing and drying are essential, as well as properly wearing and caring for…
Keep an Eye on Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Everyone of any age and any degree of skin pigmentation is susceptible to UV damage. Children are particularly susceptible to UV damage too much exposure to UV light raises the risks of eye diseases, including cataract, growths on the eye, and cancer. Strong exposure to water reflection…
Contrary to what the name implies, a person who is farsighted has blurred vision when looking at close objects, unless they make a constant effort to focus, which can lead to strain, headaches, and eye fatigue. What is Farsightedness (Hyperopia)? Farsightedness or hyperopia happens when the eye is shorter than normal. This shape causes images…
A person with shortsightedness can see close objects clearly, but may have trouble seeing objects from a distance – like a road sign, blackboard, or face across the room. It’s a common condition, experts believe that at least 33% of people are nearsighted. What Causes Shortsightedness? Shortsightedness or myopia happens when the eye has a…
Eye allergies, also called allergic conjunctivitis, are quite common. They occur when the eyes react to something that irritates them (called an allergen). The eyes produce a substance called histamine to fight off the allergen. As a result, the eyelids and conjunctiva become red, swollen and itchy. The eyes can tear and burn. Unlike other kinds of conjunctivitis,…