The Science Behind Eye Floaters

The Science Behind Eye Floaters

Have you ever noticed small specks, shadows or thread-like shapes drifting across your vision, especially when looking at something bright like a clear blue sky or a white wall? These tiny visual disruptions are known as eye floaters and, while they may seem alarming...
The Link Between Stress and Eye Health

The Link Between Stress and Eye Health

We all experience stress at various points in our lives, but did you know it can also impact your eye health? While many are aware of the effects of stress on the body, the link between stress and vision is often overlooked. How Stress Affects the Eyes When we’re...
Women in Eye History

Women in Eye History

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, let’s celebrate the contributions of women ophthalmologists and optometrists to the field. Despite the fact that concepts of treating eye afflictions and diseases was first recorded around 1550 BC, and that optometry...
Dry Vs. Wet Macular Degeneration

Dry Vs. Wet Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive eye condition that can lead to severe vision loss. There are two forms of AMD: dry and wet. Both types affect the macula, which is the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision, but they differ...
Should I Wear Sunglasses?

Should I Wear Sunglasses?

While sunglasses might be categorized as your favorite accessory, they also provide major health benefits to your eyes. The sun emits powerful ultraviolet radiation that can damage your eyes over time, but sunglasses can help protect your eyes as well as provide you...