Glendale Eye Medical Group

Do you wear glasses? If so, show us your frames! We'd love to see.

"It never hurts your eyesight to look on the bright side of things." - Barbara Johnson

Do not sleep, shower, and swim in your contact lenses. You should dispose and disinfect them as instructed.

Are you nearsighted or farsighted? Let us know in the comments below!

Eggs are a great source of lutein and zeaxanthin, which are nutrients important in protecting the macula from damage associated with macular degeneration, an eye disease that causes vision loss.

Did you know that the most active muscles in the human body are the muscles that move our eyes?

The rest of your body needs time to wake up, but your eyes are always ready to go!

Corneas are the only tissues in the body that don’t have blood.

Do you prefer to wear contacts or glasses?

Digital eye strain is a common complaint from people using computers for extended periods, but it’s becoming a problem among children too. Discourage your child from spending long hours staring at electronic screens.

As long as a person isn’t born blind, they can see in their dreams.

Exposure to dirt and dust can irritate the eyes; so, make sure that the places you visit are well maintained and clean. Change your linens and towels regularly and keep your workstation clutter-free.

Fact of the Day: The risk of cataracts increases with age.

Many cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, are known to cause eye-related side effects. These side effects include eye dryness, tearing, cataracts, sensitivity to light, infection, or altered vision.

Eyes begin to develop at two weeks after conception.

As of right now, an eye cannot be transplanted. More than 1 million nerve fibers connect each eye to the brain. Currently, we’re not able to reconstruct those connections, but who knows what the future holds?

We’ve all heard that carrots are good for your eyes (it’s that beta-carotene and vitamin A), but other foods that promote eye health are dark leafy greens, whole grains, citrus fruits, and lean red meat.

When your eyes are watering, it may be a sign of dry eyes. Your eyes may be producing more moisture to compensate.

If it has been more than a year since you had your last eye exam, give us a call to schedule an appointment!

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. We don't know if that's true, but we do know that healthy eyes are crucial to your health and well-being.