Memorial Day.

We honor the men and women who died while serving in the military of the United States of America.

Fabulous Foods for Your Eyes

Eating a diet low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can pay benefits not only to your heart but to your eyes. The connection isn’t surprising: your eyes rely on tiny arteries for oxygen and nutrients, just as the heart relies on much larger arteries. Keeping those arteries healthy will help your eyes. Read more: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/fabulous-foods-your-eyes

How To Use Cosmetics Safely Around Your Eye

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Headed to a holiday party? In the season of sparkle eyeshadow and faux lashes, remember these tips for safely applying makeup and cosmetics around the eyes. Read more: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/eye-makeup

Never Sleep in Your Contact Lense

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Sleeping in contact lenses increases your risk for nasty eye infections six- to eightfold. It’s one of the most common and risky things teen and adult contact lens wearers do. It doesn’t matter if you wear extended-wear lenses or if you fall asleep in them accidentally, or only occasionally.
Read more: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/why-you-should-never-sleep-in-your-contact-lenses

Making eye contact ‘counterproductive’ when views differ, study shows…

Many people have long believed that eye contact is an effective tool in the art of persuasion. Yet, new research indicates that eye contact may actually create a bigger division among people who already have different viewpoints, Medical News Today reported. Read more about it: https://www.foxnews.com/health/making-eye-contact-counterproductive-when-views-differ-study-shows

What Is Heterochromia?

No two irises are alike, including the irises of identical twins and even the two irises of the same individual. This uniqueness of the human iris is used in iris scans, similar to fingerprints. The variation of iris pigmentation is caused by its complex structure and coloring pattern. A striking example of the dissimilarity of the iris in one person is people with heterochromia. Read more about it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heterochromia_iridum

Can You Sleep With Your Eyes Open?

Sleeping with your eyes open is more than just a metaphor for being observant. You might be surprised to hear that some people sleep with their eyes open. And it’s more common than you’d expect. About 20% of people do it, including babies. Doctors call this condition “nocturnal lagophthalmos.” If you have it, you can usually close your eyes most of the way when you sleep, but not completely. Read about treatment options:
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/sleeping-with-eyes-open

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Why People With Diabetes Shouldn’t Skip Eye Appointments

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy happens when abnormal new blood vessels grow inside the eye, potentially leading to bleeding or retinal detachment, which can cause vision loss. The goal of treatment is to stop the growth of those blood vessels and prevent vision loss.
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/news/people-with-diabetes-shouldnt-skip-eye-exams

Your Risk of Falls Goes up Because of This —

As we become older, our risk of poor vision increases. An estimated one in 11 Americans over the age of 65 suffer from poor vision. As the population continues to age, more people will be living with poor eyesight. Read about ways to avoid falling: https://discoveryeye.org/risk-for-falls/