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Eye Health and Safety

Along with eye examinations, there are many things you can do to keep your eyes healthy and safe.

Top 5 Ways to Protect Eyes from the Sun

Unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of developing cataracts and damaging the retina, which could lead to total blindness. UV damage is cumulative, so the longer your eyes are exposed to UV radiation, the greater the risk of developing conditions such as cataracts or macular degeneration later in life. However, it's never too late to begin protecting the eyes from the sun's harmful rays. Here are the top 5 ways to protect your eyes from the sun.

UV Eye Safety

The principal danger posed by the sun is in the form of ultraviolet radiation, or UV radiation. Exposure to UV radiation can harm your eyes and affect your vision.

Your EyesThrough the Years

We depend on our eyes for vision throughout our lives. Each stage of life presents new challenges and rewards, all of which are enhanced by our precious sense of sight.

Your Diet and Eye Disease

Studies show links between good nutrition and eye health.

Nutrients for Eye Health

Did you know that certain vitamins and nutrients play an active role in some types of eye disease or chronic eye conditions? For years we have heard that certain compounds found in vitamins and food are good for preventing http://macular degeneration, <a href="http://vision.about.com/od/sportsvision/p/Cataracts_Eye.htm">cataracts<…

Home Eye Safety

Learn how to protect your eyes at home.

Traveling Tips for Your Eyes

Follow these tips to ensure healthy eyes and vision while traveling.

Eye Emergencies on Vacation

Tips on handling eye emergencies while on vacation.

How to Drive at Night

Driving at night is difficult because the human eye doesn't see well in the dark. Here's how to improve your night vision.

Halloween Eye Safety Tips

Keep your child's vision safe this Halloween by following these tips.

Top 5 Reasons to Have an Eye Exam

Vision care is often neglected. In reality, how much could we actually accomplish in a day without the precious gift of sight? Here are five great reasons to schedule a comprehensive eye examination.

Top 4 Reasons to Seek Emergency Care

Many eye conditions are minor and temporary. However, these four conditions require a doctor's immediate attention.

Top 7 Good Habits for Good Eyesight

Having good eyesight greatly improves quality of life. Make a concious effort to keep your eyes in their best condition by following these quick tips.

All About Latisse

Learn about the prescription treatment Latisse for eyelash growth.

What are possible Latisse side effects?

Learn about the possible side effects of using Latisse for eyelash ehancement.

How does Latisse work?

How does Latisse eyelash treatment work?

Home Eye Injuries - Eye Injuries at Home

Do you protect your eyes from injury while at home?

What are tears made of?

Learn what tears are made of.

Why do we blink our eyes?

Learn the reason why we blink our eyes.

Pregnancy Vision Changes - Vision Changes During Pregnancy

What eye or vision changes did you notice during pregnancy?

Pregnancy and Vision

Along with a host of other bodily changes, pregnancy can affect your eyes and quality of vision. Changes in hormones during pregnancy are responsible for most of these changes. While these changes are usually temporary, they can signal more serious conditions. If you are experiencing vision or eye-related changes that you are concerned about, consult your obstetrician and ophthalmologist or optom…

Latisse Longer Eyelash Treatment - Longer Eyelashes

Would you use Latisse to enhance your eyelashes?

Aging Eyes

Did you know that many older people have good eyesight into their 80's and beyond? Growing older does not always mean you see poorly. But age brings changes that can weaken your eyes.

Corneal Abrasion

Learn all about corneal abrasions.

How does drinking alcohol affect your eyes?

How does drinking alcohol affect your eyes?

How does smoking affect your eyes?

How does smoking affect your eyes? The effects of smoking on your eyes and vision may be significant.

Top 7 Eye Care Myths

Top seven eye care myths and why they aren't true.

Plaquenil and Your Eyes

What you should know about your eyes if you take Plaquenil.

Permanent Eye Makeup

Learn about the possible complications of permanent eye makeup.

Makeup and Your Eyes

Learn about potential eye problems associated with cosmetic eye makeup.

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