Category: Women's Eye Health

Is There a Difference Between Male and Female Vision?

6/1/2024

When it comes to vision, are all people created equal? The answer may be surprising. Males and females can both develop the same eye diseases, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration.

There are individual variations in vision, and gender is not always the biggest factor. However, there are some differences between male and female vision. The article below examines some key differences.

Eye Hygiene 101

5/1/2024

Most of us have heard about the importance of good oral hygiene, such as regular brushing and flossing. Good oral hygiene helps protect your teeth and reduce the risk of dental problems. The same is true for good eye hygiene.

Eye hygiene involves daily practices that help keep the eyelids and lashes clean.

Are Certain Eye Diseases More Common in Women? | National Women’s Health Month

5/1/2024

Eye diseases can affect anyone, regardless of age and gender. However, research indicates that females are more likely than males to develop some forms of eye diseases.

May is National Women’s Health Month. It is a good opportunity to understand the gender differences in eye health and the steps you can take to protect your vision.

Scratched Eye: What should you do?

5/1/2024

Eye scratches are very common, and many are not serious, but some scratches can put you at risk for an eye infection or affect vision. Doctors often refer to an eye scratch as a corneal abrasion. It is essential to understand what to do and not do if you sustain an eye scratch to prevent things from worsening.

The article below explains what to do and what to avoid with an eye scratch.

Four Misconceptions About Eye Exams

12/1/2023

You might know that getting eye exams is essential to maintaining healthy eyes and vision. But our eye health sometimes takes a backseat to other responsibilities and activities.

In other cases, we might not have accurate information on when or why we need eye exams. This can lead to delaying getting an eye exam or skipping exams altogether. It is vital to get the facts when it comes to the benefits and necessity for a comprehensive eye exam.

Eight Things You Can Do to Promote Eye Safety at Home | Eye Home Safety Awareness Month

10/1/2023

Your home may be your castle, but it is also a common site of eye injuries. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, roughly 50 percent of eye injuries occur at home. Some of those eye injuries require a visit to the emergency room and can lead to vision loss.

October is Eye Home Safety Awareness Month. It is a reminder for all of us to take steps to reduce our risk of eye injuries.

What to Know About Healthy Vision in Your 50s

4/1/2023

It is normal to experience some changes to your body as your age, but what about the eyes? Is it normal to have vision changes when we hit our 50s? The answer is yes and no. Some vision changes are a normal part of aging, but in other instances, changes may occur due to lifestyle choices or an eye disease instead of the normal aging process.

Knowing more about how your vision changes in your 50s and how to maintain good eye health helps decrease the risk of eye problems.

Eye care myths

2/1/2023

There is no shortage of information on eye care. But everything you hear or read may not be accurate. There are longstanding myths out there about everything from improving vision to things that harm your eyes.

Separating fact from myth is helpful in understanding how best to maintain eye health. The more you know, the better you can take care of your eyes and maintain good vision. Below are seven common eye care myths.

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Is There a Difference Between Male and Female Vision?

Eye Hygiene 101

Are Certain Eye Diseases More Common in Women? | National Women’s Health Month

Scratched Eye: What should you do?

Four Misconceptions About Eye Exams

Eight Things You Can Do to Promote Eye Safety at Home | Eye Home Safety Awareness Month

What to Know About Healthy Vision in Your 50s

Eye care myths

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