Category Archives for Eye Health
What is Corneal Abrasion and Can It Affect My Vision?
A diagnosis of corneal abrasion by your doctor can sound scary and complicated at the same time. Before you ask: “What is corneal abrasion?” your ophthalmologist may explain that it simply means a
Continue readingSix Simple Eye Health Tips You Can Start Today!
You only get one set of eyes! As such, it's critical to emphasize to your patients the importance of protecting and improving their eye health. Fortunately, following simple eye health tips can go a long
Continue readingAn Easy-to-Read Guide on Amblyopia
Amblyopia, or "lazy eye," is an extremely common developmental disorder in which an eye fails to attain normal visual acuity, even after using contact lenses or prescription eyeglasses. An estimated two
Continue reading4 Steps To Reduce Eye Strain
If your patients are looking for ways to reduce eye strain, they're not alone. According to the Vision Council, nearly 70% of Americans experience some type of digital eye strain. Most certainly, the proliferation
Continue readingUnderstanding the Different Types of Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis (also known as “pink eye”) is a very common condition that impacts an estimated six million people annually in the U.S. Viral conjunctivitis is the most common cause and typically doesn't
Continue reading5 Common Benign Eye Diseases
Being diagnosed with benign eye disease can be scary and intimidating because it can impact your patient’s ability to visually engage with the world around him/her. Benign eye diseases are non-cancerous
Continue readingStay Safe with Keeler’s New Line of COVID-19 PPEs
Virtually everyone was blindsided by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the healthcare industry and manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE). While the nation is still grappling with the pandemic
Continue readingWhy Am I Seeing Floaters? Should I Be Concerned?
Virtually everyone experiences eye floaters at some point in their lives. Floaters look like tiny specks of dust or cobweb that drift across your line of vision. They may also appear as flashing spots,
Continue readingSeeing Dry Eye Differently with the HD Analyzer OQAS Tear Film Module
Dry eye is a medical condition where the individual fails to have enough quality tears to nourish and lubricate the eye. Tears are critical to the health of the eye and necessary for clear vision. As the
Continue readingAre Glaucoma and Headaches Related?
Glaucoma is often referred to as the "silent thief of sight" because the condition rarely has symptoms. However, there are several types of glaucoma; and while the most common types of glaucoma may not
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