Monterey County Eye Associates

"Stepping outdoors into sunlight; flipping on a wall switch indoors; turning on your computer, phone or other digital device all of these things result in your eyes being exposed to a variety of visible (and sometimes invisible) light rays that can have a range of effects."

"Head trauma and concussions can have major effects on the visual system even when medical imaging shows normal results. The group of symptoms that cause blurred vision, eye coordination issues and dizziness after a concussion is collectively called post-trauma vision syndrome.

"The National Eye Institute (NEI) recommends taking an additional Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) supplemental vitamin to prevent or slow vision loss from wet AMD, even if you're already taking a multivitamin. Talk to your eye doctor or pharmacist about possible interactions between supplements and your medications."

"Macular degeneration also called age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD) is a vision change that can gradually create blurry vision over time."

"Routine vision screening is important because many abnormalities are treatable if discovered early but, if left untreated, can lead to vision loss and blindness."

"The term "color blindness" confuses many people. The topic of color blindness is fascinating because of its complexity. Many people believe that anyone labeled as "color blind" is only able to see the colors of black and white. However, it is extremely rare to be totally color blind."

"Almost everyone experiences itchy eyes from time to time. There are many causes of itchy eyes, and the problem often is accompanied by itchy eyelids especially at the base of the eyelashes and red eyes or swollen eyelids."

"If you have low contrast sensitivity, you may have problems with night driving, including difficulty seeing pedestrians walking alongside poorly lit streets. Or you might notice that your eyes tire more easily while reading or watching television."

"It’s what allows you to see objects all around you without turning your head or moving your eyes. It helps you to sense motion and walk without crashing into things. It’s what you use to see something "out of the corner of your eye."

"Of the many physical characteristics expectant parents muse about, the color of their baby's eyes is arguably one of the most common. But although eye color is determined by genetics, it takes a year for a child's permanent eye color to develop."