Davis Lydia J

Certain glasses help reduce the glare on computer screens that causes eyestrain. These can be prescription strength for those who wear glasses regularly.

Interestingly, eyes change color depending on a person’s emotional state. For instance, green eyes can become even greener when a person is angry, and lighter-colored eyes tend to lighter further when love is the mood.

Does it ever feel like a waste of time to faithfully see the eye doctor every year when there’s never anything wrong with your vision? Rest assured that you can never be too careful when it comes to the state of your visual health. An eye exam where you receive no change to your prescription is never a wasted visit.

Looking at a computer screen for long periods can cause stress to your eyes. Make sure your computer screen is a little below eye level and 20 to 24 inches from your eyes. If you find your eyes are getting dry, use eye drops to lubricate your eyes.

Middle-aged adults and seniors are typically more prone to eye problems and should see their optometrist annually. Indeed, the risk of various eye related illness increases with age, including glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.

Whether you’re mowing the lawn, wood working, or changing your oil, you should wear polycarbonate safety glasses, which can be bought for a few dollars in many home improvement stores. Polycarbonate safety glasses are about ten times stronger than most other plastics and offer protection against flying rocks, sawdust, and chemical splashes.