Eye Health Archives

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!

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.

Swimmer’s Eye: How to Stay Safe in the Pool

Written By Louise Wood

Summer’s here! Fire up the BBQ and get in the pool. Hitting the pool will reset your body temperature—and your mood. It can also be a fun way to get fit. But what happens if you resurface with red, irritated eyes? You don’t want swimmer’s eye to ruin your pool experience! To prevent this condition, check out the safety advice below before you venture into the water this summer.

How Does Light Affect your Sleep?

Written By Louise Wood

A good night’s sleep is just as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet.

Getting enough quality sleep helps support healthy brain function and mental and physical health.

The amount of sleep you get each day is important but it also needs to be good quality sleep. Signs of poor sleep quality include repeated wakeful periods during the night and feeling tired when you rise in the morning.

Presbyopia Eye Drops: A Practical Guide

Written By Michael Healy

You may rely on eye drops for a variety of reasons: to treat allergies, relieve dry eyes, treat minor infections, and possibly, to help minimize the effects of glaucoma. As shocking as it may sound, you can add treating presbyopia to the list.

The development of presbyopia eye drops is great news for the nearly two-billion people who suffer from the condition.