Good vision is NOT out of your control.

If there is one resolution you make this year, make it this: “I will love and care for my eyes.”
http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2017/01/03/love-eyes-love-back

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

HAPPY CHANUKAH!

Blind Boy Sees After Gene Therapy

Creed Pettit has been slowly going blind since the day he was born. Creed has a rare genetic condition called Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) and it makes it impossible for him to see except in bright light.

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/patient-stories-detail/creed-gene-therapy

Eye Health Tips for College Students

College students often have a lot on their plates. But a busy academic life is no excuse to take shortcuts with eye health. Many potential eye problems can strike anyone, and college students and other young adults should be especially careful about a few things related to their vision.
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/eye-health-tips-college-students

Some people will go to any lengths to avoid wearing glasses

Microbiome of the Eye

Microbiomes are communities of organisms including bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live on and inside our bodies. Some are harmful and can cause infections, but many parts of the body’s microbiome are essential to good health. Sometimes, the microbiome activates the immune system to get rid of dangerous bacteria and prevent disease.
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/anatomy/microbiome-of-eye