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Woman sitting at a wooden table eating a healthy bowl with avocado, vegetables, grains, and beans in a bright kitchen setting.

Eye Health • April 30, 2026

Diet, Supplements and Lifestyle: Supporting Eye Health Naturally

Every day, the choices you make at the dinner table play a vital role in your long-term vision. Proper nutrition and simple lifestyle habits help protect delicate eye tissues and preserve your sight as the years pass. Feed your eyes the right nutrients and give your vision a strong foundation for the future. Eating can…

Infographic explaining eye floaters, including what they are, common causes, typical symptoms like specks and flashes, warning signs, and when to see an eye doctor.

Eye Health • April 30, 2026

What Causes Flashes and Floaters?

You glance up at a bright, clear sky and notice something drifting across your vision. It moves when your eyes move, floats away when you try to look directly at it, and disappears just as quickly as it appeared. If that sounds familiar, you have likely experienced floaters. Flashes and floaters are typically caused by…

Young woman wiping eyes in front of cherry blossoms.

Eye Health • March 2, 2026

Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment Options for Seasonal Eye Allergies

When the seasons change, you might notice the beauty of blooming flowers or the crispness of fall air. But for many, this time of year also brings itchy, watery, and uncomfortable eyes. If you find yourself dreading the pollen count, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to just push through the discomfort. Seasonal eye…

Young girl with braided hair holding tablet device while sitting at kitchen table in bright modern home.

Eye Health • January 21, 2026

Does Screen Time Affect Children’s Eyesight?

In today's world, screens are a big part of family life. From schoolwork on a tablet to video games on a TV, children use digital devices every day. It raises a common concern about how healthy all this screen time is for developing eyes. While screen time does not typically cause permanent harm to eyesight,…

Medical illustration comparing healthy eye to eye with blepharitis showing eyelid inflammation, crusty dandruff-like flakes along lash line, redness, swelling, and bacterial infection.

Eye Health • January 6, 2026

Is Blepharitis Contagious?

Blepharitis leaves your eyelids looking red and crusty. The burning sensation and flaky debris along your lash line can make you question whether you should keep your distance from loved ones. The good news is that blepharitis is not contagious. You cannot pass this eyelid inflammation directly to another person. While some underlying factors, like…

A man sitting at a desk rubbing his eyes while working on a large computer screen, showing signs of digital eye strain.

Eye Health • December 1, 2025

What Is Digital Eye Strain?

You settle in for another day at your computer, scroll through your phone during lunch, then watch TV to unwind. Hours later, your eyes feel heavy and dry, your head throbs, and everything looks a bit blurry. This familiar discomfort has a name, and it affects millions of people who spend time looking at digital…

Woman sitting at a desk rubbing her eyes in front of a computer, showing signs of digital eye strain.

Eye Health • November 3, 2025

Can Eye Strain Cause Permanent Damage?

From work and school to reading and screen time, families today spend countless hours focusing their eyes. By the evening, it’s common to feel tired, sore, or strained. This common feeling is known as digital eye strain, and it's an issue many people experience daily. The discomfort from eye strain is a frequent concern, and…

A person covers both their eyes as they wince in pain.

Eye Health • April 30, 2025

Why Does It Hurt When I Blink My Eyes?

Blinking is something most of us do without thinking about it, however, when blinking starts to hurt, it can disrupt your entire day. Experiencing pain when blinking can make even basic tasks like reading emails, watching TV, or even enjoying time with loved ones uncomfortable. If your eyes hurt when you blink, this may be…

An older adult rubbing their eyes because of cloudy vision caused by cataracts.

Eye Disease, Eye Health • October 29, 2024

What Are Disadvantages of Cataract Surgery?

Cataract surgery restores cloudy vision caused by cataracts—a condition that affects the lens of the eye. Like any medical procedure, surgery for cataracts comes with its own set of risks and potential downsides. If you're considering cataract surgery or are simply curious about the procedure, it's important to be aware of both its benefits and…

A man rubbing his eyes due to discomfort caused by an eye condition.

Eye Disease, Eye Health • September 23, 2024

Are Glaucoma & Macular Degeneration the Same?

Eye health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being that often gets overlooked. Two common eye conditions that are frequent causes of confusion are glaucoma and macular degeneration. While both conditions affect vision and are more prevalent with age, glaucoma and macular degeneration are distinct eye conditions with different symptoms, causes, and treatment options.…