by Dr. Chris Browning | Jun 27, 2022 | Eye Safety
The eyes are not only a window to the soul, they are also a window to your heart health. The vessel structures in the eye share characteristics of those in the heart. There is a strong connection between cardiovascular risk factors and the occurrence or progression of...
by Dr. Collin Rush | Apr 18, 2022 | Eye Exams, Eye Safety
Playing sports is lots of fun and good for your health – until you take a pitch or a stick to the eye. Even watching a game in person presents a risk to your vision. Each year, an estimated 100,000 people are hurt by sports-related eye injuries. About 13,500 of...
by Dr. Collin Rush | Apr 11, 2022 | Eye Exams, Eye Safety
Sunglasses aren’t just a fashion statement this summer. Wearing sunglasses on a regular basis is a simple way to protect your vision and avoid common eye diseases and conditions. How the Sun Can Damage Your Eyes Too much sun is just as bad for your eyes as it is...
by Dr. Anjali Shah | Mar 21, 2022 | Eye Exams, Eye Safety
Does sunlight cause cataracts? Well, there is a connection. Let’s just say that more studies show a correlation between the two. Most cataracts are caused by normal changes in your eyes as you get older, according to the National Eye Institute. Through our 30s,...
by Dr. Collin Rush | Feb 21, 2022 | Eye Exams, Eye Safety
Strabismus is the medical term for the misalignment of the eyes. Commonly referred to as cross-eyed or wall-eyed, strabismus may involve either one or both eyes turning inward, outward, or even up or down. It is one of the most common vision conditions in young...
by Dr. Collin Rush | Feb 14, 2022 | Eye Exams, Eye Safety
Astigmatism is an extremely common eye condition that affects both children and adults. It occurs when there is an imperfection in some part of your cornea, the clear tissue that covers your iris. Light rays pass through the cornea as they travel to the retina, a thin...
