Not being able to see things far away has become more common. Interestingly, this phenomenon coincides with more close-work in daily life, from the classroom, to the office, to our smart devices. Myopia (also known as nearsightedness) is a well-known refractive error. It causes difficulty seeing things from afar, while your close-range vision remains sharp. […]
The Adverse Effects of Smoking on Your Visual Health
Eye problems can be added to the many negative effects of heavy smoking. In this post, eye doctor clinic Park Slope Eye shares a closer look at how smoking can affect your vision. […]
An Insight Into the Basics of Glaucoma
Around 3 million Americans at present have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute forecasts a 58% increase in the number of patients with glaucoma, raising the number of those affected to 4.2 million by 2030. With the prevalence of glaucoma, it’s wise to be informed about the basics of this particular eye disease. In observance of […]