Your Eyes As You Age: What to Know
Beginning in the early to mid-40s, many adults may start to have issues seeing clearly, especially when reading and working on a digital device. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, adults develop this typical problem between 41 to 60. This average change in the eye’s focusing ability, called presbyopia, will continue to progress over…
Read MoreKnow The Facts About How Glaucoma And Sleep Apnea Are Linked
Do you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts while sleeping. OSA symptoms include loud snoring, gasping for air during sleep, feeling sleepy during the day, and waking with a headache. Leaving this condition untreated may lead to serious health problems like stroke,…
Read MoreWhat To Know About Color Blindness
Color blindness happens when you cannot see colors correctly, also known as color deficiency. Color blindness occurs when someone is unable to distinguish between specific colors. Color Blindness usually happens between greens and reds and occasionally blues. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, two types of cells detect light in the retina. The Rods detect…
Read MoreAre Your Eyes Prepared For Fun In the Pool?
Having fun at the pool or doing water aerobics this summer can be a great way to cool off from the heat. Chlorine and Saline do a great job keeping the water clean, but they can also be hard on your eyes. Pools Are Tough on the Tear Film Chemicals in pool water wash away…
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