Smoking Puts Eye Health at Risk
Smoking damages the entire body, and the eyes are no exception.
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Why Do We Have Different Eye Colors?
Melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color, is also responsible for different eye colors.
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month
The following is courtesy of the CO Optometric Association and 2020 Eyes Colorado Common Eye Diseases for Diabetic Patients Diabetic Retinopathy is when there is damage to the blood vessels in the back of the eye. This damage can cause blur or distortion in your vision, increase in floaters and permanent vision loss if severe. […]
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The History of Corrective Lenses
People have been using tools to help them see clearly since at least 60 A.D.
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How Sleep and Vision Intersect
Sleep deprivation hits the body and mind a lot like alcohol, but how does it affect our eyes?
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Tips for Dry Eye Relief (courtesy of the Colorado Optometric Association)
Tips for Dry Eye Relief Did you know that between 16 million and 49 million Americans have dry eyes? This is between 5-15% of the population!1 Dry eye symptoms are often not harmful at first but if left untreated, they can be uncomfortable and could potentially effect your vision and harm the health of your […]
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Caring for Our Eye Health As We Age
Our eyesight, among many other things, tends to change as we get older.
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How Often Do We Need Eye Exams?
Most dentists will recommend a cleaning and dental exam twice a year, but how often do we need our eyes checked?
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September is Sports Eye Safety Month
More than 25,000 people seek treatment for sports-related eye injuries each year. The good news is that almost all of these injuries can be prevented. Whatever your game, whatever your age, you need to protect your eyes! Take the following steps to avoid sports eye injuries: Wear proper safety goggles (lensed polycarbonate protectors) for racquet […]
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How Do Animals See?
Human eyes are amazing, but there are some eyes in the animal kingdom that are pretty impressive too.