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New Eyedrops Could Replace Reading Glasses
In October of 2021, the FDA approved Vituity, an eyedrop medication that could help those who are experiencing blurry vision because of age. The eyedrops…
Do You Have Astigmatism? Identify the Signs (Online Astigmatism Test)
Those with astigmatism may find looking at objects both near and far to be like looking into a funhouse mirror. Astigmatism is a refractive error…
What Eye Problems Can Age Cause?
Getting older can impact your eyesight. Typically, aging results in weaker vision, but there’s also a risk of greater age-related eye conditions. This is especially…
Recent Study Finds Glaucoma Linked to a Gene Mutation
Millions of Americans suffer from glaucoma. In fact, glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness. Glaucoma is caused by damage to the optical…
Do You Have Color Vision Deficiency (Color Blindness)? Test Yourself
There are roughly 300 million people globally who live with color vision deficiency, more commonly known as color blindness. There are a few types of…
Recently Moved? Don’t Forget to Make These Appointments in Your New Town
Most moving checklists involve utilities and packing. But there’s so much more to moving than just making sure to properly label your boxes and turning…
Caffeine May Increase the Risk of Inherited Glaucoma
Millions of people across the world start their day with a cup of coffee. 85% of Americans drink at least one caffeinated beverage daily. In…
Glaucoma: Symptoms, Causes, Types, and Treatment Options
Glaucoma is a common eye condition that primarily affects older adults, although it can technically happen at any age, even in children. In those over…
Testing for Macular Degeneration With an Amsler Grid
Macular degeneration is an age-related eye disease that can only be fully diagnosed after an exam by a professional. However, macular degeneration tests do exist…
How Behavioral Optometrists Are Using Visual Therapy to Help Children
Vision is extremely important when it comes to a child’s development and learning. Children that can’t see well also can’t see the board in school.…
COVID-19 Home Confinement Linked With Increased Myopia Prevalence in School-Aged Children
It’s important for parents to pay attention to their children’s vision so that if problems arise, they can be corrected as quickly as possible. The…
Know Before You Go: What Happens During an Eye Exam?
Eye exams are important because they help to catch eye problems early. The earlier an eye problem is detected, the easier they are to treat.…
Potential Solutions for Blurry Vision
If blurry vision is affecting your daily life, it’s time to find a solution. Blurry vision may be a sign of stress, an indicator of…
New Treatments for Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Clinical Trials Stage
The normal treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) depend on the type of AMD. For wet AMD, which is the more serious type that can…
Eye Care for People With Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know
Diabetes can have a variety of negative impacts on your health. It can even affect your eyes with a condition called diabetic retinopathy. High blood…