The importance of eye protection goes far beyond simply wearing a pair of sunglasses. From shielding the eyes from ultraviolet (UV) radiation to preventing damage from eye injuries in the workplace or during recreational activities, we must take the necessary steps to...
We spend a lot of time in front of screens now—over 7 hours daily for the average American. This level of exposure impacts eye health in a number of ways. One major reason that affects our eye health is that we blink less frequently when looking at screens. The...
After trudging through the cold, dark stretch of a Pennsylvania winter, springtime is finally on the horizon. Pittsburgh is a beautiful place in the spring and summer months. Feeling the warm sun on your face and seeing the city’s natural wonders bloom can...
The numbers are shocking – approximately 250 million people worldwide deal with vision loss, including 12 million people aged 40 and over in the United States. Furthermore, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 7% of children...
Dry eye is a common problem that is as frustrating as it is uncomfortable. There is nothing worse than feeling like you have sand in your eyes or experiencing burning after looking at a computer screen. When you find yourself with these or other symptoms such as...
Computers, cell phones, and tablets play a significant role in most people’s everyday lives. From working and studying to scrolling social media and watching movies, screen time fills a significant percentage of many device owners’ days. While these...
