A stye (also spelled sty) is a red bump on your eyelid that resembles a pimple. Styes can be painful to the touch but do not present a threat to your vision. However, you should never try to squeeze or poke a stye or any other growth near your eye. Otherwise, you could irritate the […]

You likely don’t notice it on a daily basis, but your vision is divided into several different sections that span a 170-degree field. The view when you stare straight ahead is called the central field. Everything that lies outside of the central gaze is known as peripheral vision. But even that is divided into three […]

Health-conscious people regularly seek ways to improve their lives and the ways that they perform their daily tasks. Obviously, there are parts of the human body that – with careful attention and a dedicated regimen – can be developed and, in some cases, even restored. A person who’s committed to improving their physique, cardiovascular system, […]

Having routine eye exams done is a crucial component to maintaining healthy eyesight. Although needed, finding time within your busy, hectic schedule to plan for a sudden visit to the optometrist’s office can be a headache. Completing your eye exam in-person can take hours, not to mention having to deal with the hassles of travel […]

Halos or bright circles of lights around a light source are often a normal response of human vision to very bright lights. They are formed when the light entering your eye gets diffracted. However, they are considered a matter of concern when they appear suddenly, are accompanied by pain, blurred vision, or other symptoms – […]