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Smoking causes harm to every organ in the body, including the eyes. We usually think of lung cancer first when it comes to the harms of smoking, and maybe we think of oral health issues next, but even the parts of the body that don't come into direct contact with the smoke are in danger. Studies ...

If it isn't carefully controlled, diabetes can cause a wide variety of secondary health problems. Several of those specifically affect the eyes, to the point where diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. All types of diabetes come with a risk of sight-threatening conditions ...

The same compound that determines our skin color also creates the variety of eye colors we see. In fact, it's the very same compound that protects our skin and eyes from getting damaged by the sun (though we still need sunglasses and sunscreen to finish the job). So how can one compound (melanin)...

If you’re someone who wears eyeglasses and is thinking about switching to contact lenses, you may wonder if you can use your glasses prescription for contacts. Many people assume that the prescription will be the same, but this is not the case. Understanding the difference between eyeglasses and...

The complexity of the human eye makes it vulnerable to a variety of problems. One of the most concerning is retinal detachment, a condition that can result in permanent vision loss without treatment. This sight-threatening problem affects one in every 300 individuals at some point in their lives....

Since at least 60 AD, people have been crafting tools to correct vision problems. There are records of Roman philosopher Seneca magnifying text with a glass globe of water. Emperor Nero needed a magnifying emerald to see gladiator fights more clearly. We don't have to resort to these kinds of rud...

Insufficient sleep can affect the mind and body like alcohol, but what does it do to our eyes? For the sake of both our overall health and our eye health, we need to be getting plenty of sleep, but it's actually a two-way street. If we are more careful about what we put in front of our eyes befor...

The vast majority of eye injuries (90%!) are preventable, and many of them happen at home. Broadly, the best way to prevent eye injuries is through simple precautions like minimizing unnecessary hazards around the house and yard and wearing protective gear whenever we have to work with harmful ch...

If you’ve ever had to purchase eyeglasses, you know finding the right pair isn’t easy. With so many frame styles and colors to choose from, it can be overwhelming. And if that’s not enough, you also have to consider what type of lens and coating you want as well. But don’t worry! In this blog, ...

The older we get, the more our eyesight tends to change. As we age, our vision can undergo significant changes, ranging from the subtle to the sight-threatening. Early detection of age-related vision issues is crucial for effective management, which is why we urge our older patients to make regul...