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?”
In the United States, it is estimated that around 45 million people wear contact lenses. That’s a pretty large number, especially when you consider the different ways people tend to dispose of their contact lenses. Whether they’re flushing them down the toilet or rinsing them down the sink, that’s a lot of plastic being thrown away—plastic that doesn’t degrade and can cause harm to the environment. When these contacts enter the sewer system, they break down into microplastics, which can be harmful to wildlife. Don’t worry; you can be less harmful to the environment by disposing of your contacts in eco-friendly ways.
It’s summertime, and that means it’s time for barbecues, vacations, and warm weather. However, the summer is also harder on one’s eyes compared to other seasons due to the high heat, extra sunniness, which means a higher UV index, and the risks certain activities such as swimming, sunbathing, and fireworks expose your eyes to. But don’t worry! There are easy ways to protect your eyes during the summer.
If you take daily drops to treat glaucoma, you know exactly how disruptive they can be to your life. Certain drops require application up to three times a day! It can be a harsh reality for those facing permanent vision loss due to glaucoma.
However, you might be able to take your life back with a new medication that lasts up to 90 days, not nine hours.
No Matter Your Age, Eye Exams Play a Key Role in Your Overall Health
Of course, you want to ensure that you can always see as well as possible, but it’s important to have your eyes checked regularly for any signs of eye disease, adverse conditions, or vision loss. Many people don’t realize that eye health can affect your overall health just as much as it affects your vision.
ilumin Takes a Look at What’s Trending in Sunglasses This Summer
No matter the season, the team at ilumin knows that protecting your eyes is always in style. While we transition into longer, brighter days, finding a stylish and comfortable pair of sunnies sets the season off right! This month, we’ve taken a look at some of the eye-catching sunglass trends that are sweeping the states.
How doctors and patients are using video services to safely and conveniently continue care.
If you suffer from cataracts, ilumin has a new treatment available that may help you live without glasses.
We are the first office in the city to offer the AcrySof™ IQ Vivity™ IOLs. The artificial lenses are implanted in the eye of adult patients to correct vision after having the lens removed due to a cataract.
Winter is here, and that means that common eye issues — dry eyes, watery eyes, itchy eyes — are back, too. This week we’re sharing six tips to “winterize” your eyes, and get them ready for and protected from the cold air.
People with Diabetes should take note of their eye health at every stage of their life, but in particular as they get older.
The best way for people with Diabetes to take care of their eyes is to also take care of their blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol — the ABC’s of diabetes.
