“Tired or strained eyes” occur more and more frequently in our modern day world. It is typified by a puffiness around the eyes and a heavy feeling in the head. Although lack of sleep is the major reason for tired eyes, there are many other  causes. Other causes may also include excessive crying and fatigue. […]

Your eyes are always at risk for an injury whenever you engage in activities that may involve objects flying into the eye.  More than 60% of these accidents occur at home and many of them could be prevented. The most frequent injuries are usually of a minor nature…such as corneal abrasions.  A corneal abrasion is […]

As more and more people spend most of their working hours in front of a computer, the occurrence of eyestrain is on the rise. Millions of people in the world use computers and the numbers are doubling every year. Eyestrain can have devastating consequences on a person’s lifestyle. Examples are: dry and irritated eyes, headaches, […]

Dear Doctor: I love taking photographs. However 7 times out of 10 when I use a flash the people tend to have red eyes. This happens especially when I am doing flash photography at night. Why is this so and how can I resolve it? Help me! Red eye Man Dear Red Eye Man, We […]

Everyone can agree that when you are on the hunt for the perfect pair of eyeglasses, the main thing should consider is how they will look on your face. Most people will walk around the eyewear dispensary aimlessly, trying on every single pair they can find to determine which ones look best. But what if, […]

Dear Doctor: Several days ago, I woke up with intense pain in my left eye. I do not recall anything happening to my eye. My eyes were tearing excessively and all around me looked very hazy. It felt as if someone had poked me in the eye. Several hours later, the symptoms subsided and I […]

I remember that conversation as if it was yesterday. I asked my patent; Do you suffer from any general diseases? The answer came back” no doctor”. I then asked: Are you using any medication? The answer came back again “no doctor”. Because I couldn’t tell what was wrong I sent the patient to do a […]

20/20 is regarded to be the international standard for normal vision. This means that a person sees the smallest symbols or letters on an eye chart when sitting or standing 20 feet away from the chart. There are some people who cannot see normally, even with a spectacle correction or contact lenses. Usually this is […]

By Cathy Anne Murtha As my guide dog and I stood in line at the checkout of the River City Market, I asked the cashier what I considered a simple question. “Where are the napkins, please?” Her response was hurried, but sincere, “over there”. Emerging from the light rail for the first time, I managed […]

By Allan Thompson When I went blind, I became deeply depressed. I was an avid Sci fi and fantasy reader, video game player and I loved board and RPG games and collecting movies. On top of that, I was a computer user who had just gotten a two-year degree as a computer technician. I had […]