What Does Having 20/20 Vision Really Mean?
Some people talk about having 20/20 vision as if it means their eyesight is perfect. However, this merely indicates sharp visual acuity. To have good overall eyesight, you also need proper eye coordination, peripheral awareness, depth perception, focusing ability, and color vision. How Do You Measure Visual Acuity? Have you ever been asked to stand […]
Are your cataract symptoms bothering you? If so, it may be time for cataract surgery. Over 1.4 million people undergo this procedure each year, and more than 95% of those surgeries have no complications. Cataract surgery only takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete. With the help of a microscope, the surgeon breaks up and […]
What are red spots in the eye? How to cure them?
If you notice a red spot on your eye, it can be disconcerting or even alarming. Fortunately, most of the things that can cause redness on your eyes are harmless. Even those causes that are worth a doctor’s appointment are not usually emergencies. Generally, a red spot on your eye is caused by a broken […]
Are Makeup Products a Major Cause of Eye Infections?
An eye infection is uncomfortable, unsightly, and all-around unpleasant. If you have an eye infection, you’ll want to discover the cause as quickly as possible so that it doesn’t happen again. Could your eye makeup problems be to blame? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Eye makeup can actually cause a few different types of problems […]
Prism Correction
Has your doctor told you that you need prism glasses? This might seem odd, especially if you’re thinking of the prisms people hang in the window to make rainbows in the room. Here, we give you the rundown on prism glasses, how they work, and why you might benefit from them. Prism correction involves extra […]