A handful of eye injuries and conditions that are so common that most of us have experienced them at some point in our lives.
Luckily, this means these conditions are relatively easy to spot and treat.
Here are seven of the most common eye conditions and how to to identity them so you can seek treatment
Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions out there. It makes the lens of the eye cloudy, causing blurred and impaired vision. Most commonly, having cataracts is compared to trying to see through a cloudy or fogged up window.
So what are the signs of cataracts? Read more to find out.
Macular degeneration causes eyesight to deteriorate, commonly in the center of your field of vision. Unfortunately, this eye condition is becoming more and more prevalent, so it’s important to recognize the signs of macular degeneration—especially for those over age 50.
So how can you recognize the signs of macular degeneration?
Comparing human vision to animal vision recently got us thinking—how do the animals in our homes see us? The physiological makeup of cats’ and dogs’ eyes is interesting, but that doesn’t tell the whole story of how our pets truly see humans.
Read on to learn more about how certain animals use vision to perceive their human housemates.
Lately, we’ve been taking a hard look at animal eyes—from the weird and wonderful to downright odd eyes around the animal kingdom.
But to really understand how human eyesight compares to animal eyesight around the world, we’re adding some context to give you a broader perspective of just how differently we all see the world.
It’s fun to look at the world around us for perspective on just how amazing the sense of sight is. When you think about how others see the world, it can really help you appreciate your own eyes.
Plus, tons of facts about the sense of sight in animals are downright interesting. Take a look at some of the most eye-popping trivia with us.
Did you know the earliest known wearable eyeglasses are thought to be from 13th Century Italy? Contact lenses have a shorter but equally interesting history that can be traced back to Leonardo da Vinci. Check out this quick history of vision improvement over the centuries.
Hi, I’m Grant! I work for SecretPenguin, ilumin’s branding agency. This is a story about the highs, the lows, the anxiety, and the unexpected turns of my first eye exam in a very, very long time.
There’s no doubt that driving at night has its challenges. But is it truly dangerous? Is it bad for your eyes? Can you do anything to make driving at night easier and safer? The answers might not be what you’d expect.
Chances are, there has been at least one time in your life where you’ve woken up and looked in the mirror, only to find that the whites of your eyes are red and irritated. Maybe your eyes itched or your vision was a little blurry. You may have wondered “Why are my eyes bloodshot?” or “Do I have Pink Eye? Only kids get Pink Eye, right?”
