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Synesthesia Explained: A Look at This Fascinating Condition

Written By Michael Healy

Imagine being able to hear your favorite song and, at the same time, see a range of vibrant colors. Or imagine you could taste a word as if it were a flavor on your tongue. This fascinating phenomenon is not a product of science fiction but a real—and fairly common—neurological condition known as synesthesia.

In this post, we will explore the intricacies of synesthesia, its symptoms, causes, and answer the intriguing question: can we really see sounds?

The Capabilities of Telehealth in Eyecare

Written By Courtney Dryer

Telehealth in eyecare is also known as teleophthalmology or teleoptometry, which uses telecommunications technology to provide remote eye care services.

This approach has gained popularity in situations where in-person visits may be difficult, such as during a pandemic or for patients in remote areas without access to a doctor. But what exactly are the capabilities of telehealth? Would a telehealth exam be beneficial to you? Who is and who is not a good candidate?

Eye Infections: The Difference Between Eye Colds and Pink Eye

Written By Michael Healy

Eye infections are common ailments that many of us experience at some point in our lives. In fact, eye infections are so common that each year, an estimated 1 million Americans make visits to their doctor specifically for eye-related infections.

While commonly referred to as eye infections, two terms related to the condition that are often used interchangeably are “eye colds” and “pink eye.” While both conditions affect the eyes, they are very different in their causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Sleeping With Contacts: What Are the Risks?

Written By Courtney Dryer

Contact lens wearers, brace yourself for a potentially painful read. See, your eye doctor will warn you against sleeping with contacts, but nearly one-third of contact lens users have done so.

What happens?

When you wake up, your eyes feel dry, and your lenses must be peeled off your cornea. If you sleep in them just once, you may be okay, but everyone’s affected differently.

Understand this: sleeping with contacts long-term can result in serious complications.

Blue Light: What Do We Actually Know?

Written By Courtney Dryer

A lot of information on blue light and blue light glasses can be found online, but what do we really know about its effect on the eyes? We know medicine is ever-changing and new study data forces us to change our understanding and conclusions. Blue light is still being studied by researchers. Here’s what we know in now.