Want to know one of the best ways to protect your eyes? Sporting a favorite pair of sunnies every single time you step outside. Here’s why. Do you have a pair of shades that you love and wear on repeat, all year round? If not, time to pick up a pair or two, because...
Headache pain never feels good, but feeling pressure behind the eyes can be especially miserable. Find out some common reasons and triggers for this type of headache pain. If you feel a headache behind your eyes, that location may not be indicative of what’s causing...
Has bright light got you squinting or reaching for your sunglasses even when you’re inside? Find out what light sensitivity might mean, and when you should visit your doctor. It’s normal to have some sort of adjustment period when going from a dim or dark room into a...
Having your eyes dilated can feel like an inconvenience, but there’s a good reason for a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Here we learn more about why this is necessary (and if it’s ever ok to ask your doctor to skip it). You’re probably familiar with the pupil of your...
Maybe your mother told you as a child that eating carrots can improve eyesight, or maybe you’ve heard it elsewhere. Wherever you learned it, the question remains: Is it myth or truth? The answer is that yes, under certain circumstances, the nutrients in this popular...
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases, and each type is different. The two most common forms are open-angle glaucoma, and closed-angle glaucoma. These two types of glaucoma in particular have several things in common: High eye pressure is the greatest risk factor They...
