Stop Rubbing Your Eyes

Stop Rubbing Your Eyes

It feels like a natural thing to rub your eyes when they are itchy, watery, or otherwise irritated. Keeping your hands away from your eyes, however, is a smart choice for promoting better eye health. Rubbing your eyes can lead to everything from eye injuries to...
Excessive Sunlight Connected to Cataracts

Excessive Sunlight Connected to Cataracts

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,...
What to Know About Strabismus

What to Know About Strabismus

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...
What to Know About Astigmatism

What to Know About Astigmatism

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...
What to Know About Diabetic Retinopothy

What to Know About Diabetic Retinopothy

What is Diabetic Eye Disease? Diabetic eye disease can affect many parts of the eye, including the retina, macula, lens and optic nerve. A diabetic eye disease is a group of eye conditions that can affect people with diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy affects blood...