Anna Barden

Reviewed by Thomas Stokkermans, OD, PhD, FAAO on August 26, 2024 If you were an avid TikTok or Instagram user between 2021 and 2022, you may remember the trend of people forcibly removing goop from their eyes with a cotton swab or finger....

Reviewed by Sonia Kelley, OD, MS on July 25, 2024 There are numerous benefits of eye drops, but some types can cause complications due to overuse, not following instructions, and other factors. Here’s an overview of what they can treat, why...

Have you ever wondered, “Can I use expired eye drops?” If you have, the answer is no. Because the ingredients in expired products can grow bacteria and become contaminated or weakened, you should not use prescription or over-the-counter...

Why Carrots Are Good for Eyes It’s no secret that fruits and vegetables are an important part of a balanced diet. They contain vitamins and minerals that support everything from your head to your toes. They promote healthy digestion, skin,...

What Is World Sight Day? World Sight Day is an annual day of celebration and education dedicated to global eye care. The day is coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB).   The initiative behind World...

From oversized frames to classic wayfarers, there are many types of sunglasses to choose from. And aside from your favorite sunglass styles, there are also several sunglass lens options to look into when selecting your next pair of shades....

Trifocal lenses are multifocal eyeglass lenses equipped with three different corrective powers. One power is for distant vision correction, one is for intermediate, and one is for near vision. If you have trouble seeing clearly at any...

There may come a time when you need to know how to get an eyelash out of your eye, or how to remove sand or dirt particles. How to get stuff out of your eye depends on where it is, how it may have gotten there, and how easy it is to...

Crazing is a web of hairline cracks in the anti-reflective coating of your eyeglass lenses. Looking through a pair of crazed lenses can make things seem blurry or cloudy, and simply cleaning the lenses does not help. While anti-reflective...

Determining which of your eyes is dominant is easy to do at home. But if you need assistance, you can always ask your eye doctor. Here’s some more information on what eye dominance (or ocular dominance) is, how to test for it, and why it...