Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye issue that cannot be cured. Nearsightedness is the condition when a person cannot see distant objects clearly without glasses. However, there are certain ways to prevent the condition from getting worse or from ever occurring in the first place.
Read more →Have you ever noticed spots in your vision or something seemingly covering your eye while you try to look at an object? Most likely you have experienced eye floaters and not even known it. Eye floaters give the perception that something is floating in your line of vision. While this may seem like an optical illusion, you actually have something going on inside your eyes. It’s important to understand what eye floaters are, how they occur, and how to treat them.
Read more →Do you have blue eyes? Do you find that you squint or tear up in the bright sun? Are blues eyes more sensitive to the sun? The short answer to the question is yes. Light colored eyes, including blue, green, and gray are more reactive to the sun or bright light. Professionals refer to this as photophobia.
Read more →Your mom or grandma may have warned you as a kid: “Don’t cross your eyes!” or “Don’s sit so close to the TV!” We are here to debunk these old myths and present the facts.
Read more →Over 60 percent of us are spending at least 6 hours of our day staring at a digital screen. Blue light and digital eye strain affects our vision and well-being. Learn more bout it and how to prevent future issues.
Read more →The health of your eyes is imperative for your good health. Good vision is something that we often take for granted until there is an issue. Looking Glass Optical has a list of eye care tips for the New Year that will ensure your eyes are their healthiest from now and into the future.
Read more →Looking Glass Optical believes in a holistic approach to wellness. We understand that proper nutrition for healthy vision decreases the risk of many genetic eye diseases. We have some helpful tips for improving your diet. We recommend you follow this guide which includes proper nutrition for healthy vision.
Read more →Did you know that with certain diseases, like diabetes, there are other accompanying complications? Other conditions can develop that affect your eyesight. One being macular edema. What is it? What causes it? Who is at risk? Can it be treated? Read here to learn more.
Read more →Have you ever wondered how does your eye work? Simply put, light reflects off an object and enters the eye and travels instantly through the sections of the eye and is read by the brain. We have broken it down piece by piece to make it easier to understand.
Read more →5 Ways You Can Prevent Cataracts Cataracts are the number one cause of blindness throughout the world. Most common in older people, in fact, by age 80 more than half of all Americans have cataracts or have had surgery to remove cataracts. Cataracts form when protein builds
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