Eye floaters are tiny spots that seem to enter your field of vision from nowhere. They may be small, dark, and almost transparent, or they may be larger and more cloudy. Floaters usually cast a shadow on the retina, making them more visible when you look at a bright,...
The phrase “20/20 vision” is often thought to mean perfect or clear eyesight. That’s why people say, “hindsight is 20/20,” meaning you can see things clearly when looking back at events. You might have heard a friend proudly say they “have 20/20...
Most people are busy, and it’s easy to put off scheduling an eye exam, especially when you feel your vision is fine. Getting an eye exam is about more than your vision, though. Eye exams are a vital part of overall health care and wellness. When was the last time you...
Do you know how many times you blink in a minute? You probably don’t know off the top of your head, but it’s an important number because blinking is essential to good eye health. On average, adults blink between 10 and 20 times every minute. Each blink only...
Most of us rub our eyes many times throughout the course of the day without really thinking about it. Whether we’re tired, our eyes feel dry or itchy, or there’s something stuck in one of them, it seems like the easiest way to make our eyes feel better is to rub them...
