Computer screens and eye fatigue

{{{image-6033}}} According to Kleiner Perkins Internet Analyst, Mary Meeker, in the United States, people spend an average of 444 minutes every day looking at screens, or 7.4 hours. That breaks down to 147 minutes spent watching TV, 103 minutes in front of a computer, 151 minutes on a smartphones and 43 minutes with a tablet. […]

Are Drugstore Reading Glasses Safe?

If you are anything like my parents,  you have probably bought drugstore reading glasses to help you see objects up close. Readers can be an alternative solution to bifocals or custom glasses, but are they effective? While buying drugstore reading glasses may be a cost-effective replacement to bifocals or prescription glasses, they are not necessarily […]

When Do People Typically Need Bifocals?

There comes a time in life when you can’t quite hold the newspaper far enough away.  This is when bifocals become a necessity. When does this generally happen? According to WebMd.com, most people don’t need a bifocal until after the age of 40. When close objects tend to be harder to see, and your normal […]

What are Photochromic Lenses?

Switching back and forth between regular glasses and sunglasses can be a real chore. Have you ever considered photochromic lenses? Photochromic lenses adjust from light to dark based on the amount of UV light coming through the lens. Photochromic lenses are great as they offer you the ability to wear the same lens both inside […]

Does Good Vision Equal Good Eye Health?

Does Good Vision Equal Good Eye Health? [divider] Can you see signs clearly and read without glasses? If so, you probably have good vision. But you don’t necessarily have good eye health. For many people, good vision means good eye health, but that may not always be the case. In addition to many sight-robbing diseases, […]

Eight Causes of Eye Twitching

Eight Causes of Eye Twitching [divider] Eye twitching can occur at any moment, distracting us from our daily duties. At first, it seems the twitching can be ignored, then it begins to work your nerves. Why does it happen? According to allaboutvision.com, there are eight main causes of eye twitching. The top causes include: Stress […]