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Posted at 06-04-2020

The retina is the third and innermost layer of the eye that catches light and helps us focus on things so that we can see clearly. This is one of the most important parts of the eye. The retina is made up of a number of light sensitive cells that are connected to nerve fibres. These nerve fibres help in transmitting the light into imagery through neuro impulses that reach the brain. There are many conditions and diseases that can affect this part ...read more

Posted at 06-04-2020

Most of us take our eyes for granted. It has been often noticed that an individual splurge on expensive sunglasses for looking smarter. But, when it comes to the health of eyes, he or she is either ignorant or simply reluctant to do anything. This tendency is bad for the health of your precious eyes. Remember, how you use them to stare at the screens of your gadgets all day long. Take out some time from your busy schedule and take care of your ...read more

Posted at 27-02-2020

Throughout the year children often have eye infections, allergies, and dry eyes.   Eye infections can affect one or both eyes and are most common in children.  Some eye infections are highly contagious, and you must take care not to infect other people, or even your other eye if only one eye is infected. As a parent, these conditions can be alarming and it is important to know when to come see your Optometrist for evaluation. Medic ...read more

Posted at 27-02-2020

June is National Cataract Awareness Month, so it’s the ideal time to learn more about this condition, which is a leading cause of vision impairment in the United States. Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s lens that affects vision, causing blurred vision, glare sensitivity, faded color perception and reduced night vision. The condition may make it seem like you’re looking through a cloudy piece of glass. Cataracts, a common ag ...read more

Posted at 27-02-2020

Timely news and interviews relating to vision loss, including the latest updates in medical research. Gifts for the Holidays for People Who are Blind or Visually Impaired by Pris Rogers on 11/25/2019 With the holidays growing ever closer, it's time to think about shopping for that special gift. Over the years, VisionAware has offered many suggestions that can help you in your decision making for just the right present for friends or fa ...read more