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When a Freckle in the Eye Isn’t Just a Freckle

When a Freckle in the Eye Isn’t Just a Freckle

Freckles sprinkled across the nose and cheeks of a precocious child look adorably cute, but what if you have a “freckle” in your eye? Well, don’t panic – in most cases, eye freckles are harmless. In rare cases, however, some specific types of...

AMD Explained: Who’s at Risk and How It Affects Vision

AMD Explained: Who’s at Risk and How It Affects Vision

You’ve probably heard of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). But what is it, who’s at risk, and how does it affect your vision? February is National Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month and also Low Vision Awareness Month. Since AMD is a significant...

6 Bad Vision Habits to Ditch in 2026

6 Bad Vision Habits to Ditch in 2026

It’s time to make your “To-Do” list for 2026, whether that means setting goals or making lifestyle changes for the New Year. But this year, why not consider changing it up and making a “Don’t Do” list for your eyes? When it comes to...

5 Facts to Know About Glaucoma

5 Facts to Know About Glaucoma

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, the perfect time to raise awareness of glaucoma and how it is detected and treated. Glaucoma accounts for 9 to 12% of all cases of blindness worldwide — and is a leading cause of total vision loss in the United States. About...

The Smart Student’s Guide to Eye-Friendly Study Habits

The Smart Student’s Guide to Eye-Friendly Study Habits

It’s back-to-school season! Time to purchase laptops, tablets, backpacks, notebooks, and pens. It takes a lot of planning and preparation for your student to step into another year of focus, growth, and discovery in the classroom. But wait -- are you forgetting...

5 Unusual Home Eye Injuries

5 Unusual Home Eye Injuries

(And How To Avoid Them) Have you or a loved one ever injured your eye? It can be incredibly painful and very scary when you have an accident that could damage your vision. It’s a good reminder that our sense of vision, which we often take for granted, could be...