Cumulative exposure over time to UV rays can burn the cornea (white portion) of your eyes. The tissues can become inflamed when sunburned, and later in life individuals may experience benign growths on the surface of the eye, skin cancer on the eyelid, formation of cataracts or possibly macular degeneration.
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Medical professionals describe cataracts as a clouding of the natural lens, the part of the eye responsible for focusing light and producing clear, sharp images. Unfortunately, many people are not aware that cataracts are forming on their eyes because they develop gradually over time without causing any pain or discomfort.
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Older workers place high value on their sight, but many employees age 45 and older are not taking advantage of vision insurance options offered by employers.
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Medical researchers have discovered that our eyes may communicate the existence of health problems, sometimes even before physical symptoms appear.
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If you’ve experienced red, itchy eyes, you may have wondered whether it’s a symptom of allergies or dry eyes or a more serious condition, such as an eye infection. Here is an overview of the symptoms associated with both types of ailments.
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Optical illusions are fun images designed to trick your eyes and confuse the perception of what you are viewing. The images often are designed to make two-dimensional designs appear three-dimensional.
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LASIK is designed to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. The past decade has produced significant advancements in LASIK surgery, including the development of increasingly sophisticated laser technology tools.
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Each year there are more than 7,500 eye injuries on American farms. Although human eyes are durable and the structure of the face helps protect the eyes from many injuries, accidents occur that can damage the eye and result in possible vision loss.
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