Excitement swirls around as you and your children sit down to open presents. Children, young and old, are so anxious to open the box and immediately start playing with their shiny, new toy — disregarding any potential safety hazards. When purchasing gifts this season, it’s important to shop wisely and to teach your children how […]
Melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color, is also responsible for different eye colors.
Your parents or teachers have most likely told you to not sit too close to the TV, play video games in the dark, or stare at the sun. But what is fact and what is fiction when it comes to your eyes and eye health? Staring at the sun will damage your eyes Fact — […]
People have been using tools to help them see clearly since at least 60 A.D.
Sleep deprivation hits the body and mind a lot like alcohol, but how does it affect our eyes?
September is Healthy Aging Month – a month dedicated to providing inspiration and practical ideas for adults 45 and older to improve their physical, mental, social, and financial well-being. As we age, our bodies and the ways we care for them do too. This includes our vision. After age 40, your risk for vision-related diseases […]
Our eyesight, among many other things, tends to change as we get older.
Most dentists will recommend a cleaning and dental exam twice a year, but how often do we need our eyes checked?
Human eyes are amazing, but there are some eyes in the animal kingdom that are pretty impressive too.
Name five things you would expect to find in every school nurse’s office.
