What Does It Mean to Be Color Blind?
Color blindness is not a form of blindness at all, but a deficiency in the way you see color. With this vision problem, you have difficulty distinguishing certain colors, such… read more
Do Your Kid Needs Glasses? Tips Before You Buy
If you’re a parent in search of the right pair of eyeglasses for your child, you probably know that walking into an optical store can be confusing. There is no… read more
So You Think You May Have Pink Eye?
Some things are ‘pretty in pink,’ like cotton candy, baby piglets and especially Pink, the singer. However, pink is definitely not so pretty when it involves your eyes. At Florida… read more
Can Orange Glasses Help You Sleep Better?
Most evenings, before watching late-night comedy or reading emails on his phone, Matt Nicoletti puts on a pair of orange-colored glasses that he bought for $8 off the Internet. “My… read more
Can Brain Training Exercises Actually Help Your Vision?
Focusing the Brain on Better Vision In a New York Times article, writer Jan Hoffman reports on the findings of new research which suggests that contrast sensitivity, the ability to… read more
Advances in Vision: The Bionic Eye
More than 285 million people around the world have vision loss and blindness. No matter what the degree, losing some or all of your sight can be emotionally devastating, says… read more
3 Things to Look for When Buying Sunglasses
Did you know that 0% of skin cancer occurs on the eyelid, yet not even half the population takes the one simple precaution to avoid damage to the delicate skin… read more
Why Do We Cry? The Three Types of Tears
Whether we cry during a sad movie, while chopping onions or completely involuntarily, our eyes are constantly producing tears. Ted-Ed’s Alex Gendler tracks a particularly watery day in the life… read more
Cold Weather Affecting Your Eyes?
OK – so we live in Florida and cold weather like what we are currently experiencing is rare, but, have you noticed the cold temperatures affecting your eyes at all?… read more
After 8 years, Marine’s Guide Dog Retires
Marine Cpl. Michael Jernigan was the first American serviceman to lose both eyes in the War on Terror. Realizing that his life was changed forever and that he’d need help… read more
