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Summer is coming, bringing with it extended daylight hours and abundant sunshine! With the arrival of the warmer months, many of us find ourselves spending more time outdoors. This increased exposure to sunlight also increases our exposure to harmful UV radiation. It's crucial to protect our eyes...

Do you recall learning about eye anatomy in biology class? Whether you're well-versed in the topic or didn't delve into it much, we're passionate about keeping our patients well-informed on everything related to the eyes. Within a space not much larger than a golf ball, our eyes convert light pho...

It might surprise you how different eyesight and eye health can be between the sexes. For instance, men are at a higher risk of sustaining serious eye injuries, while women are generally more susceptible to various eye diseases. Given these distinctions, what steps can both men and women take to ...

Visual skills are the unsung heroes in athletic performance. When envisioning the quintessential athlete, attributes like speed and strength typically dominate our perceptions. However, just as vital, yet often overlooked, are an athlete's visual skills. The ability to rapidly process and react t...

When we rub our eyes, we might be jeopardizing our eye health. Rubbing our eyes is often an automatic response during moments of fatigue, discomfort from a foreign object, or sensations of dryness and itchiness. While it might seem like a quick fix, this action can actually escalate the issue. Th...

It's hard to enjoy the sights and smells of springtime through seasonal allergies. Nearly one in every four people (kids and adults alike) experience seasonal allergies. What exactly causes these symptoms, such as redness, puffiness, and itchiness in our eyes during spring? While allergies are a ...

Your eyes are complex organs that require a variety of nutrients to function optimally. Maintaining your vision and eye health is not merely a matter of getting enough rest or ensuring you have the correct prescription for your glasses. It's also about providing your body with the right fuel to support these vital organs. Your lifestyle choices, including your diet, have a significant impact on your overall eye health.

Why do we need to blink so often? If you take a moment to tally your blinks over a minute without altering your natural rhythm, you'll likely find that an adult blinks between ten to twenty times each minute, with each blink lasting only about a tenth of a second. Blinking: A Natural Eye Refreshm...

Before you seek a sun-kissed glow, understand the perils of indoor tanning booths. These risks extend beyond skin health to encompass serious threats to our eyes. A coalition of medical professionals, including physicians, dermatologists, surgeons, and eye specialists, recently testified before C...

When preserving our vision, early detection and management of eye diseases are paramount. One such disease is glaucoma, often referred to as the "silent thief of sight" due to its gradual and painless progression. Regular eye exams play a crucial role in detecting glaucoma, as one aspect of an eye exam is measuring intraocular pressure (IOP), a key indicator for glaucoma. In this blog post, we will explore three commonly used methods for measuring IOP: the air puff (non-contact) tonometry, Goldmann tonometry, and the iCare tonometer. Understanding these techniques will shed light on how eye care professionals assess your eye health.