Who hasn’t been working on a screen too much lately? After a while, you may notice your eye begin to twitch involuntarily. This condition takes on different forms from benign cases to more complicated conditions that can be tied to… read more
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Give Your Eyes A Rest With Eye Yoga
Eye yoga refers to the gentle movement of the eyes in various positions to relieve pain and strain in the eyes! In 2020, we learned what it was like to live in a completely digital world. Zoom calls, Google docs, laptops and… read more
How Your Senses Change as You Age
Sight. Smell. Taste. Touch. Hearing. These five words play pivotal roles in helping humans navigate the world. They connect us to our environments, allow us to solve problems and make our lives all the better. Simply put, they help us… read more
Seeing Clearly: How Digital Eye Strain Impairs Our Vision
On average, Americans now spend seven hours a day in front of digital screens, either at home or working from an office, according to the American Optometric Association. Computer vision syndrome, or digital eye strain, has been recognized fairly recently… read more
Ask the Ophthalmologist
By Nausheen Khuddus, M.D. | Photo courtesy of Nausheen Khuddus Dr. Nausheen Khuddus is a fellowship trained pediatric ophthalmologist. She attended Chicago Medical School, then did her residency and fellowship at the University of Florida. She specializes in double vision… read more
How Scratching That Itch Can Be Bad For You
It is estimated that humans scratch an itch about 90 times a day. Causes of itches can vary and range from bites, allergic reactions, certain illnesses or dry skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. But why do we scratch, and… read more