Ultra-violet and Blue Light
Protect your eyes from potentially harmful ultra-violet (UV) light and blue light. Most people are aware that ultra-violet (UV) light is harmful to the eye and may lead to cataracts and other eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Ultra-violet light is that portion of the spectrum of invisible light below 286nm to 400nm. While the primary source of UV light is the sun, other sources include welder's flash, video display terminals, fluorescent lighting, h
Eye Twitch
Eye twitching, eyelid tics and spasms are pretty common. Usually only the bottom lid of one eye is involved, but the top eyelid also can twitch. Most eye twitches come and go, although they can last for weeks or even months. I once received an e-mail from a patient's wife, who told me her left lower eyelid had been twitching for several weeks, and it was driving her crazy. Could I help? To find a solution for eye twitching, we needed to determine the underlying cause of this
Could ODs become a key to diagnosing ADHD?
Based on new research, optometrists may have a vital role to play in detecting a commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder. "Parents of children with suspected attention disorders should be encouraged to have their children undergo a comprehensive eye examination." A new study from Tel Aviv University in Israel found strong evidence that involuntary eye movement may be an indicator of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).Researchers used an eye-tracking system to moni
