Hepatitis is a condition that affects the liver, but can also cause eye problems. In light of World Hepatitis Day on July 28, local eye doctor EyeSite of The Villages shares how hepatitis affects vision, and what you can do about it.
How to Minimize Eye Strain from Video Games
Mobile devices have become so ubiquitous that an average American spends over 10 hours a day on screens, with at least one of those hours playing video games. In this blog, your local eye doctor, EyeSite of The Villages, takes a look at how playing video games can affect eyesight.
Huawei Develops Track AI to Flag Eye Problems in Children
Telecommunications company Huawei has developed innovative technology such as StorySign, an app that translates storybooks into sign language, and Facing Emotions, which lets blind people hear different human emotions. Today, your local eye doctor, EyeSite of The Villages, discusses Track AI, a new technology by Huawei that’s being developed to detect vision problems in children.
5 Ways the Summer Heat Harms Your Eyes
Did you know that you’re at a higher risk of developing eye problems in the summer? In today’s post, your local eye doctor discusses different ways the summer heat can harm your eyes.
Do Blue Light Glasses Really Work?
Digital devices such as cellphones, computers and tablets that we use every day emit blue light, which may have adverse effects on your overall health. In this post, your local eye doctor, EyeSite of The Villages, discusses what blue light glasses are and how they can help.
4 Signs Your Child May Be Struggling to See
Have you ever noticed that your child often copies your actions? Mimicking the things they see is one of the primary ways they learn at an early age, and this is why taking care of their eyes is so important. One of the best ways to maintain your child’s visual health is to identify and manage vision irregularities as soon as possible.
Understanding Ocular Hypertension
In people with ocular hypertension, the pressure inside the eyes (i.e., intraocular pressure or IOP) is greater than 21 mmHg. Without immediate and proper treatment, this condition could lead to glaucoma and vision loss. Read on as your provider of quality eyeglasses and other eye care services talks about this vision problem in detail.
What You Should Know About AMD
The macula is a small, sensitive spot in the center of the retina. Made up of millions of light-sensitive cells, the macula is responsible for providing your central vision.
What Eye Floaters and Spots Mean for Your Vision
Are eye floaters and spots something you need to worry about? Many people don’t pay attention to these tiny flecks and specks that hover around their vision, but they may actually be the result of an underlying eye condition. To determine if an eyesight problem is present, get in touch with EyeSite of The Villages, a trusted eyeglasses specialist.
About Eye Twitching and What Causes It
Have you ever experienced an episode of involuntary eye twitching? Also known as myokymia, this is a common occurrence characterized by a repetitive, involuntary movement of the muscles of the lower eyelid of one of your eyes. Your local eye doctor explains this condition further below.