EZOnTheEyes

9 Tips for Preventing Eye Strain While Reading

Written By Michael Healy

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There’s nothing quite like curling up with a great book. On the other hand, there’s nothing quite as frustrating as not being able to finish your current chapter because your eyes are strained, watery, and feeling tired and achy. Eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, is a widespread issue that often affects those who spend long hours reading or working on computer screens.

According to the American Optometric Association, an estimated 60% of American adults report experiencing eye strain on a regular basis. The same report found that over 80% of children aged 10-17 also report frequent symptoms of eye strain, but most often after extended use of a digital device.

An Oval-Framed Sunglasses Trend Has Taken Shape

Written By Kara Keigan

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If you look at almost any trendy eyewear roundup in the last year, you’re bound to find one common shape among every list: oval sunglasses.

Whether they’re wireless mini frames straight from the ‘90s or an oblong skinny acetate frame, classic oval frames will stand the test of time. From the Princess Diaries poster brilliantly recreated as a Halloween costume by Hailey Bieber to throwback street-style shots from Julia Roberts, these chic oblong sunglasses work for every face shape and every occasion. They pair easily with everything, proving they’ll never go out of style.

Peripheral Vision Loss: Causes and Treatments

Written By Courtney Dryer

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When you first learn to drive, you are taught to use your peripheral vision to check your mirrors and blind spots, but what exactly is peripheral vision?

What are the limits to a human’s peripheral vision? If you notice changes in your peripheral vision, is your eye or your brain affected? Most importantly, what types of eye disease or brain conditions result in a loss of peripheral vision?

Vision Changes: How Does Aging Affect Eyesight?

Written By Michael Healy

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Your eyes cannot escape the hands of time. And so, your vision changes and develops over the course of your life.

Considering how much your eyes change throughout your life, it’s important to be aware of key aspects of eye health and vision changes that are specific to each phase of life.

Contact Lens Intolerance: What Can You Do?

Written By Courtney Dryer

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If you’ve relied on contact lenses for an extended time, it’s possible to develop some form of contact lens intolerance.

As a teenager or college student, you may have contact lenses in for hours and hours and have no problems or discomfort. However, as you age, you may find it difficult to make it through an entire workday. What gives? Let’s take a look at the issue now known as contact lens intolerance.