Sneezing, coughing, an itchy, runny nose – millions of Americans are plagued by these allergy symptoms every year, and roughly 20% to 40% of people suffer from allergies affecting their eyes. But there are lots of reasons your eyes could be irritated, so how do you know if allergies are the cause? Here are the…

Ever notice a bug seems to be in your vision? Maybe it looks more like a cobweb? Only to notice when you go to swat it away it seems to be on the inside of your eye? Floaters occur when collagen fibers within the gel inside our eye clump together. These clumps cast a shadow…

Nutrition plays an important role in your overall eye health. While what you eat does not affect your glasses prescription (so no, you’ll never be able to eat enough carrots to get rid of your glasses or contacts), specific nutrients have been linked to reducing the risk of certain eye diseases, some of which cause…

If your eyes are feeling more dry than normal these days, you’re not alone. Winter is notoriously the worst time of year for eye dryness due to the naturally drier outside air combined with furnaces drying out inside. This winter though, another factor is also contributing to eyes feeling more dry – our masks.  Wearing…

Digital Eye Strain. It’s really just a fancy term for eye discomfort or vision issues that result from looking at digital screens for an extended period of time. Viewing a computer or digital screen is not the same as viewing a printed page – glare and reflections on the screen, reduced level of contrast between…