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Does Sunlight Contribute to the Health of Your Eyes?

Written By Michael Healy

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Like any other part of your body, your eyes require proper care and nourishment to maintain optimal health.

While we often associate sunlight with its effects on our skin and our overall well-being, its impact on eye health is equally significant, and surprisingly, not always in a bad way. Sunlight provides several benefits for the health of your eyes. In many cases, the right amount of exposure to natural light can enhance vision, prevent eye conditions, and promote overall ocular health.

What to Expect with Cataract Surgery

Written By Courtney Dryer

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In the U.S., there were 24.4 million cases of cataracts in 2010, and the number is expected to double to 50 million by 2050, according to the National Eye Institute.

What is a cataract?

A cataract is a clouding of the crystalline lens inside the eye which leads to a decline in vision. Aging is the most common reason for a cataract, but other factors include disease, trauma, and certain medications. Most cataracts grow slowly over decades, but some may progress more quickly.

The crystalline lens is the structure located in the middle of the eye, in front of the retina, but behind the iris (colored part). All light that enters the eye goes through the cornea and the lens to get to the retina. If a cataract is affecting the lens, distorted vision is the result. Glasses and contacts are unable to correct the vision until the cataract is removed.

10 Common Eyesight Myths Debunked!

Written By Michael Healy

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There are so many eyesight myths that we hear as kids: “Don’t sit too close to the television. You’ll go blind!”… “Turn on the light when you read. If you don’t, you’ll go blind!”… “Don’t cross your eyes, they’ll stay that way and you’ll go blind!”

These classic bits of eye health wisdom still ring clearly in my ears.

Unfortunately, I sat way too close to the tube, I read in the dark more often than not, and my friends and I probably spent a collective week of our lives looking at each other through crossed eyes… and guess what? My eyes didn’t stay crossed and, believe it or not, I didn’t go blind!

Fortunately, none of these timeless words of eye health advice shared for years by millions of mothers around the world have turned out to be true.

So where did these crazy eyesight myths—and the many others we’ve heard over the years—come from? And more importantly: are any of them true, or are they all wise tales and myths?

Here are the 10 most common eyesight myths and my attempt to use facts and research to effectively debunk each. I’ll start with the three mentioned above.

How to Look Less Tired: 4 Tips to Refresh Your Eyes

Written By Michael Healy

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Believe it or not, lack of sleep has been classified as an epidemic by the CDC. In fact, the issue is so widespread that over 110 million Americans, more than 33% of the population, report not getting enough sleep each night. Sleeping less than seven hours per day is associated with an increased risk of developing a number of dangerous health conditions, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. In addition, it’s one of the leading causes of why your eyes look swollen, strained, and just plain tired. Because of that, many people wonder how to look less tired every day.

Chronic lack of sleep, or just staying up too late too often, aren’t the only contributors to tired or swollen eyes. Allergies, the common cold, and eye strain have also been known to give your eyes that “been up too long” look.

Let’s take a look at two of the most common signs of tired eyes and learn how to look less tired and more refreshed!

How to Win a Staring Contest: The Truth About Blinking

Written By Louise Wood

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Holding a stare asserts dominance over your opponent! It requires discipline and courage. We only have to look at the animal kingdom to see this in action… a tiger stalking its prey. Blinking is a natural reflex. Your body does it automatically with no thinking required. And it’s essential in maintaining eye health. We’re breaking all things blinking down in this guide — and as a bonus, we’ll let you in on the secret of how to win a staring contest!