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. 

Makeup can brighten your eyes and bring out their color. It can enhance your appearance and make you look more awake. Eye makeup can also cause eye injuries and infections. You don’t have to toss your makeup bag, but by taking certain precautions and following some tips, you can decrease your risk of eye issues while wearing your favorite eye makeup. 

Menopause is defined as going 12 months without a menstrual period. According to the National Institute on Aging, menopause most often occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, but it can occur later or earlier.

During this time, hormone levels, including estrogen and progesterone, decrease. Changing hormone levels affect more than just your fertility. It might be a surprise, but menopause can even affect your eyes. The article below takes a look at eye health after menopause. 
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August is National Breastfeeding Month. We all know that breastfeeding is beneficial for your baby. We also know that pregnancy and breastfeeding can cause various changes in your body, but can breastfeeding change vision? The answer may surprise you. Keep reading the post below to learn how breastfeeding can affect vision and how to keep your eyes healthy. 

Most people get bloodshot eyes, at least occasionally. Bloodshot eyes involve redness on the white part of your eye. While it is very common to get bloodshot eyes, can it mean something is wrong with your eyes? In most cases, bloodshot eyes are caused by a benign or harmless issue, but there are instances when redness, along with other symptoms, can indicate a more serious eye problem.