Defined as “the gradual or rapid decline of your eyes’ ability to focus on far away objects,” nearsightedness (or myopia, as it is medically known) affects approximately 25 percent of the American population. Nearsightedness is a refractive error, which, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, means that the eye “does not bend or refract […]
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Amblyopia, sometimes referred to as “lazy eye,” is a condition that emerges when the eye is out of sync with the brain, resulting in it lacking coordination with its partner eye. Although amblyopia can be present in both eyes, in most cases it’s limited to just one eye — hence the term “lazy eye” rather […]
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Many people seem to have 20/20 vision during the day, which is of course ideal. However, for some, when the sun goes down their grip tightens a bit on the steering wheel, or they avoid driving at all after dusk. There is actually a medical term for poor sight at night – it’s called nyctalopia […]
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It’s April again, which means another Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month is upon us. Whether you’re a professional athlete, the most amateur of sportsmen, or somewhere in between, playing sports is a great way to stay in shape. It’s also an excellent way to get together with friends and burn off some stress. But many […]
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Those people whose visual impairment cannot be cured by glasses, contacts, surgery or pharmaceuticals are known to have “low vision”, which affects people of all age groups (though it is most common in older people). So, what causes low vision?
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Your eyesight is one of your most precious gifts, not to mention that you rely on it so heavily for everyday life. Without it, driving is impossible (well, until we all get those self-driving cars), and you won’t see the faces of your loved ones. Unfortunately, there are many eye problems that can rob you […]
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