Michael Healy, Author at EZOnTheEyes

How Environmental Factors Affect Your Eyesight

Written By Michael Healy

Remember the classic song, When Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, by the Platters? While it’s true the occasional plume of smoke from a campfire wafting directly into your eyes never feels good, the discomfort is usually short-lived and typically relegated to minor irritation, stinging, and brief tearing up.

Regardless, you never want to experience eye irritation from any outside, environmental factors – and there are certainly many more dangerous, damaging, and even surprising environmental factors than a puff of wood smoke to be aware of.

Dealing with the Psychological Effects of Vision Loss

Written By Michael Healy

More than 7 million Americans currently live with some form of vision loss. Another 94 million adults are at risk for serious vision loss, according to the CDC. Expanded globally, the number of people considered to be visually impaired is estimated to be over 2.2 billion.

Considering that people are living longer, experts expect these numbers to increase in the coming years.

While vision loss and vision issues are expected to some degree, especially with age, it doesn’t mean everyone is willing—or able—to accept a change to how they see the world.

For most people, gradual changes in vision can be addressed with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses.

On the other hand, vision changes—especially when they happen rapidly and are not able to be corrected with glasses or contacts—are often difficult to accept, and, for many, it takes a significant toll on their emotional and mental health.

What Are Polarized Sunglasses? A Quick Guide

Written By Michael Healy

If you spend time outdoors, you probably understand just how beneficial a high-quality pair of polarized sunglasses is. But you may have some questions about them. You may wonder what are polarized sunglasses, how do they actually work, and do they actually protect your eyes?

Let’s take a look at polarized lenses to better understand how they work, their benefits and drawbacks, and whether or not they really provide an increased level of protection for your eyes.

Is Your Vision Road-Ready to Drive Safely?

Written By Michael Healy

Healthy eyes and safe driving go hand in hand. In fact, it’s estimated that over 90% of information taken in while driving is visual. Considering this, and considering that over 20% of current drivers have some form of vision issue significant enough to affect driving ability, ensuring your eyes are ready for the road has never been more important!

Consider Trying Contact Lenses This Summer

Written By Michael Healy

It’s time for some fun in the sun.

But sometimes, those who wear glasses consider it to be inconvenient when the weather heats up and the outdoor activities come calling. The alternative, of course, is contact lenses.

Let’s take a look at why you might want to consider contact lenses and why they can actually help keep your eyes safe while you are having fun in the sun this summer.