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Many adults aren't aware that cataracts are the leading culprit for sight loss for individuals over the age of 54. In reality, more than half of adults over sixty-five have some amount of cataracts. What are cataracts? Cataracts occur when the ocular lens becomes clouded. This prohibits the transmission of...

Many experts believe that almost 80% of learning takes place through a child's eyes. Since a child's eyesight can change occasionally, regular eye and vision care is crucial to a student's classroom performance. Unfortunately, most parents are not including eye examinations as part of their child's back-to-school doctor's appointment line-up....

Requiring glasses is often difficult for a adolescent. Teenagers can balk at the very idea of being seen in eyeglasses and looking ''uncool''. As opposed to eyeglasses, children and teenagers that wear lenses feel a significant enhancement in their appearance, reports a recently released study. The research results demonstrate that...

Eye injuries come in many shapes and sizes, some more serious than others. Some might require emergency action and immediate care by an optician, while others can be taken care of at home. Read this guide to routine eye injuries, to determine your next step in case of an eye...

For those of us blessed with healthy eyes, it's easy to forget about the importance of a routine eye test. However, timely diagnosis of any eye or vision problems is necessary to keeping your eyes healthy. This can easily be done with a simple eye exam. A significant number of...

Now that summer has officially arrived it’s time to safeguard your eyes from summertime hazards. Here are some tips to remain safe in the sun: Only wear sunglasses that have proper protection from UV rays. If your sunglasses don’t protect against 100% of UV rays, they may be resulting in...