Eye Examinations Archives

How to Win a Staring Contest: The Truth About Blinking

Written By Louise Wood

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!

What Does It Mean to be Color Blind?

Written By Louise Wood

What does it mean to be color blind? It’s a question many people ask. “Color blind” doesn’t necessarily mean you only see shades of gray. In fact, it is extremely rare to be truly color blind (that is, you see only black and white).

For this reason, “color vision deficiency” (CVD) is a more accurate term. To have CVC means colors are visible but in different shades and intensities than normal.

It’s estimated that around 300 million people worldwide suffer from CVD (approximately 8% of men and 0.5% of women). If you’re ready to learn more, our guide will provide the answer to what does it mean to be color blind and many more questions about this condition!

7 Common Eye Pain Causes: What to Know

Written By Michael Healy

Whether it’s a speck of dust or dirt, pollen, or maybe an eyelash that’s causing your eye to tear up, nearly everyone in the world can relate to the misery associated with minor eye irritations or discomforts. With minor eye irritation, the good news is it generally subsides after using eye drops, rinsing your eye with water, or removing the offending object. But experiencing debilitating eye pain is another story, and one that can have a not-so-happy ending—especially if you are unaware of the signs and symptoms of the leading eye pain causes.

Corneal Abrasions: How To Treat a Scratched Eye

Written By Michael Healy

You might think there’s nothing more annoying than having something in your eye that you just can’t seem to get out—until “that something” turns out to be a scratch in your eye.

A scratched eye, or a corneal abrasion, isn’t just one of the most annoying eye injuries, it’s also one of the most common. In fact, scratched corneas are so common they account for up to nearly 10 percent of all eye-related doctors’ visits, according to the American Family Physician.

What is a corneal abrasion?

A corneal abrasion is a scratch on the cornea, the clear, protective front portion of the eye that covers the iris (the colored part of your eye).

For many, it’s difficult to distinguish between having something in your eye or having a corneal abrasion. However, as you can imagine, unlike having something like dust or an eyelash in your eye, a scratched cornea can have a serious, long-term impact on your vision and eye health, especially if the cornea is scarred while healing. So, it’s very important for you to see your eye doctor immediately if you suspect you may have a corneal abrasion.

What Do Eye Doctors See When They Look In Your Eyes?

Written By Louise Wood

When eye doctors look into your eyes they are investigating more than just your eye color or glasses prescription.

A comprehensive eye examination can uncover many serious health conditions. In fact, your eye is one of the parts of the body that reveals a particularly large proportion of health issues.

Eye tissue is an extension of brain tissue and research is currently focused on the ability of the eye to uncover degeneration in the brain.

Your eye doctor may be the first one to recognize an issue with your general health. Check out some common diseases which might be detected at your routine eye examination.