There are two telltale signs that Fall is officially upon us: Pumpkin Spice everything. Seriously. Even gum. Halloween costumes and stores are popping up faster than the walking dead in a zombie apocalypse. The latter is the reason for this post, because most Halloweeners seem to believe that no respectable werewolf or vampire is complete …
When you think about it, contact lenses truly are amazing little feats of engineered medical technology. Not only do they sit directly on your eyeball and focus light so you can actually see (so cool!), they're also oxygen permeable and made of large molecules called polymers (so science-y!). But if you ask anyone who has …
Science and technology never cease to amaze us. Not too long ago, we wrote a blog about Google’s patents for smart contacts containing a multi-sensor system that would integrate with remote devices via blinking patterns. On July 15, the New York Times released an article saying that Google had created a partnership with European pharmaceutical company Novartis …
While we'll admit that nothing gets us more excited than an opportunity to introduce a refractive error to an excimer laser, it's our responsibility as eye care professionals to help prevent eye problems from happening in the first place. Even though certain vision problems like cataracts and presbyopia are a natural part of the aging …
All across the country, vision plan offerings are on the rise. Even in the midst of the recession and uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act, the rate at which large and small companies are offering vision coverage has increased between 30% and 200% since 2008, respectively. Why? Because more and more people are needing prescription eyewear …
When it comes to choosing laser vision correction over glasses and contacts to remedy refractive errors, the most common hurdle for people to get over is the perceived cost of a surgical procedure. But did you know that the average cost of glasses and contacts over a 30-year period – $12,450 – is substantially more …
Anyone who has ever worn contacts knows the importance of proper lens care. But let's be honest - most contact wearers have, at some point, fudged on their eye doctor's instructions for proper lens wear and care. While frequently sleeping in contacts made for daily wear is a recipe for disaster, daily contact cleansing and …
Sticking your tongue out to concentrate. Turning down the car radio when you're lost. Squinting your eyes to see better. We've all been in these certain situations where our innate actions seem to completely (and embarrassingly) defy logic. Or do they? As it turns out, squinting might just be backed by science. Just ask anyone …
The birds may be chirping and the flowers may finally be blooming, but if you're one of the 40 million Americans with seasonal allergies, chances are you're too busy sneezing and rubbing your itchy eyes to enjoy the wonders of spring, aka allergy season. Lucky for you, Health.com has compiled a list of 20 ways …
As if Google Glass wasn't revolutionary enough (come on, a computer on your face!), the search-turned-technology innovators from Mountain View applied for a patent last month for a new multi-sensor contact lens computer system. This means that at some point in the not too distant future, Google will be putting a computer literally in your …