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What Causes Watery Eyes?

Written By Louise Wood

Are your eyes streaming with tears when you aren’t even crying? Or maybe they just constantly feel wet. Having constantly watery eyes can be uncomfortable.

Your eyes are designed to naturally produce tears to soothe and protect them. When you are around dust or smoke your eyes will temporarily produce additional tears as a defense mechanism to keep irritants out.

But what happens when your eyes produce excess tears for no obvious reason? Here are some possible causes for your watery eyes and tips for managing your symptoms.

10 Common Eyesight Myths Debunked!

Written By Michael Healy

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.

Contact Lenses for Kids: Are They Safe?

Written By Michael Healy

“I broke my glasses… again.” It’s the dreaded phrase heard by parents of glasses-wearing kids everywhere. In an effort to eliminate the inconvenience of lost and broken eyeglasses, many parents are considering contact lenses for kids, but at the same time, are unsure if wearing contact lenses is a safe option.

A lot of research shows contact lenses are not only safe for kids, but in some cases, can also help to correct vision and slow the progression of myopia.

However, just because contact lenses are safe for children, it doesn’t mean contacts are the right option for all kids. This article examines the research behind the safety of contact lenses for children, and considers the pros and cons.

Glasses vs. Contact Lenses vs. LASIK: What’s Right For You?

Written By Michael Healy

Very few of us are blessed with 20/20 vision our entire life. In fact, according to the University of Iowa, only about 35% of adults have 20/20 vision without the support of glasses, contact lenses, or corrective eye surgery. If you’re amongst the majority, at some point you’ll need to decide how best to address your vision challenges.

Your options are straightforward: you can wear eyeglasses, contact lenses, eyeglasses and contact lenses, or opt for LASIK surgery. When it comes to vision correction, several important factors may influence the choice you make. Let’s take a look at what to consider when deciding on eyeglasses, contact lenses, or LASIK.

20 Important Eye Care and Eyewear Tips to Know

Written By Barry Silver

Want to know how to take better care of your eyes and get the eyewear that works best for your needs? We’ve got you covered here with an essential list of eye care and eyewear tips and valuable resources.