How many of your patients are athletes and/or outdoor enthusiasts? How many times has a patient complained about the challenges they have faced in an environment described as “constantly changing.” Perhaps they are playing golf and as the day progresses, the greens look altered. Or you have a patient who plays hockey and they struggle in certain arenas due to poor lighting. Continue reading
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Stay Clear of Winter Dry Eyes
Harsh winter weather can strain your eyes – cold temperatures, wind, snow and dry air indoors can all play a role in eye health.
It may be harder for your eyes to focus or you may want to rub them more frequently – but do not give in. This is your body’s way of telling you that your eyes are irritated and that you most likely have dry eyes.
What are the symptoms of Dry Eyes? To name a few:
- Burning Sensation
- Red Eyes
- Watering Eyes
- Light Sensitivity
Why Cheap Sunglasses May Not Protect Your Eyes
“Bad publicity is better than no publicity.”
“Bad credit is better than no credit.”
“Bad luck is better than no luck.”We hear sayings like this every so often, but if there’s one place this thinking doesn’t apply, it’s in the world of sunglasses. When it comes to protecting your eyes, wearing bad – and by that we mean cheap -- sunglasses is actually worse than wearing no sunglasses at all.
Speaking to TIME Magazine a few years ago, Dr. Wayne Bizer of the American Academy of Ophthalmology said that wearing sunglasses without protection from UVA and UVB light could do more harm to your eyes than if you were forced to squint.
Here’s why: Bright light makes us squint, so our pupils constrict to limit the light getting in. When we put on sunglasses, our eyes react like they would in a darker room, so our pupils dilate to allow in light.
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