Colorblindness is an interesting concept to most people because we wonder what it must be like to not distinguish some colors—a function of vision that many people take for granted. Most people can live with colorblindness because it is present at birth. Many go years without realizing that they do not see a full...
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Children and Computer Vision Syndrome
People are always touting the benefits and the risks of social media, videogames, television, and other screen activities. It’s common to hear about someone giving up social media for a period of time just to see if they are able to kick what they consider an ‘addiction.’ New Year’s resolutions are often to read more...
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April Showers Bring May (and More) Allergies
Spring has arrived! The birds are chirping, the days are getting longer, and suddenly you’re experiencing itchy and watery eyes. Seasonal allergies affect an estimated 50 million people in the United States, making the spring season a little (or a lot) less pleasant for many Americans. Up to 30 percent of adults and up...
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Why is my eye twitching?
Probably everyone has had that feeling: ahh, my eye is twitching. You never know how to make it stop, how long it will keep going, or why it’s happening. The truth is that eyelid and eye twitching and spasms are pretty common, and no cause for alarm, but still somewhat of a mystery!
Usually it’s...
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