Eyelid cancer may account for just 5–10% of all skin cancers, but the eyelid’s ultra-thin, UV-exposed skin makes it particularly vulnerable. Even a tiny bump or persistent redness can signal …
Learn MoreSummer is in full swing, and with it comes sunshine, pool days, hiking adventures, and beach getaways. But while you’re reaching for sunscreen to protect your skin, don’t forget that …
Learn MoreMaybe you remember a biology class exercise about dominant and recessive genes in eye color—how you could trace your parents’ and grandparents’ eye colors and see how yours fit in. …
Learn MorePhotophobia, or light sensitivity, can make sunlight, indoor lighting, headlights, screens, or glare feel uncomfortable, overwhelming, or even painful. Light sensitivity is not a disease by itself. It is a …
Learn MoreWhile it’s easy to overlook the connection between nutrition and eye health, the food we eat plays a meaningful role in how well our eyes function over time. Of course, …
Learn MoreEye pain is one of those symptoms that can feel minor…until it isn’t. Whether it’s the gritty discomfort of dry eyes after a long day of staring at a screen, …
Learn MoreIf you’ve ever taken a photo in a dark room or at night with your camera’s flash on, you’ve probably seen it—that eerie red glow in people’s eyes. It’s a …
Learn MoreClear, sharp vision is easy to take for granted until your eyesight gets hazy. Unfortunately, there are many causes of blurry vision—some minor, some quite serious—and treatment depends entirely on …
Learn MoreIf you don’t remember when you last had an eye exam, it may be an indication that you are passing up the best opportunity you have to protect your eyesight. …
Learn MoreA happy home life should be something everyone can enjoy, including people with vision loss. According to the National Eye Institute, 4.2 million Americans over age 40 live with visual …
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