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What is astigmatism? Astigmatism is a common vision problem caused by an error in the shape of the cornea. With astigmatism, the lens of the eye or the cornea, which is the front surface of the eye, has an irregular curve. This can change the way light passes, or refracts, to your retina. This causes blurry, fuzzy,Continue reading “Do I have an Astigmatism?”

The numbers are clear: fireworks are dangerous, and the month around July 4th is the most dangerous time. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s most recent annual fireworks injury report (PDF) fireworks caused eight deaths and nearly 13,000 injuries in 2017. Two-thirds of the fireworks injuries treated in emergency rooms happened between mid-June and mid-July. FireworksContinue reading “Fireworks Eye Safety”

How to stop watery eyes Tears wash away toxins and foreign invaders, protect the surface of the eye, and provide nutrients to your peepers. Something as simple as laughing or yawning can cause your eyes to water; so can spending too much time in bright light or in front of screens. None of these isContinue reading “9 Reasons Your Eyes Are So Watery–and What to Do About It”

What’s causing those red eyes? If the eyes are the mirrors of the soul, bloodshot eyes are the mirrors of your health, letting you know that something’s going on either with your eyes themselves or in another part of your body. But because so many conditions can cause one or both of your eyes to take onContinue reading “7 Reasons Your Eyes Are Red—and How to Treat Them”