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Can Brain Training Exercises Actually Help Your Vision?

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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 distinguish gradations of light to dark, making it possible to discern where one object ends and another begins, can be improved with brain-training exercises. According… Read More

Advances in Vision: The Bionic Eye

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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 Anne Sumers, MD. She’s an eye doctor and a spokeswoman for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “It’s very hard for any individuals to feel like… Read More

3 Things to Look for When Buying Sunglasses

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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 around the eyes – wearing sunglasses with UV protection. Read more.

Why Do We Cry? The Three Types of Tears

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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 of Iris (the iris) as she cycles through basal, reflex and emotional tears. See this creative video.

Cold Weather Affecting Your Eyes?

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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? Here’s what you may experience and also what to do to protect your eyes from the cold… We recommend you skip the goggles, though, and… Read More

After 8 years, Marine’s Guide Dog Retires

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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 getting around, Southeastern Guide Dogs had a young dog named Brittani that was trained for just this purpose. The two were the first soldier-guide dog… Read More

Getting Contact Lenses in 1948 was a Scary Process

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Contact lenses have come a long way, baby. Check out this 1940’s video demonstrating how the first pair of contacts were created. Imagine being fitted for these lenses… The first pair of contact lenses were made of glass!

The Risks for Developing Macular Degeneration

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AMD is the leading cause of blindness in adults 65 and older, currently affecting more than 15 million Americans, with 200,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Unfortunately, this number has increased 25 percent over the last decade. The only way to stay on top of potential problems is to have regular yearly exams, and sometimes… Read More

Fascinating Facts About Eye Color & Blinking

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Eye color is one of the first things a person notices about another person, but blinking is so automatic we rarely think about it. Did you know the average person blinks 12 times per minute? That’s about 10,000 blinks per day! Here are some intriguing facts about eye color and blinking:

Are You at Risk for Glaucoma?

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More than four million people in the United States have glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve and destroy eyesight. With its painless and gradual loss of vision, glaucoma may have no early warning signs, but it can be detected during a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Are You at Risk for… Read More

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