Allergies Arrive Early

Punxsutawney Phil got it right this year. No shadow for the groundhog means an early spring, and he did not disappoint. As much of the northern half of the United States experienced frigid temperatures for most of January, people welcomed the idea of an early spring (except for skiers and other snow-lovers). But along with…

Apple Vision Pro – Spatial Computing and Its Effects

Apple jumped into the world of spatial computing earlier this month with its mixed-reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro. Spatial computing overlays digital content onto the physical world and promises users an immersive, 3D experience that they can navigate around in using their eyes, hands, and voice. The virtual-reality/augmented-reality technology is now available for an…

Glaucoma Awareness Month

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. We here at All About Eyes mention glaucoma frequently in our monthly blogs. In fact, we have an in-depth, two-part series on the topic. Part One details open-angle glaucoma. And Part Two covers closed-angle glaucoma. Why so much focus on Glaucoma? Glaucoma very slowly chips away at your side (peripheral)…

Give the Gift of Sight — to You!

Holidays are usually wrapped up in finding the perfect gifts for others. Okay, maybe you slip in a small gift for yourself every now and again (we won’t tell Santa). But this year, why not go all out and really commit to giving yourself one of the best gifts ever? The gift of your sight….

Make up and Your Eyes

Eye Shadow, eye liners, mascara, false eyelashes, anti-aging creams, extensions — the list goes on for products that we utilize to enhance our appearance of our eyes. And while these can all propel a sense of well-being, many of these products are not without their faults and we should be mindful of what we are…

Down Syndrome Awareness

October is Down Syndrome Awareness month. With over 50% of people with Down Syndrome having some sort of refractive error (see our post from 2019 to learn more) getting properly diagnosed and fitted for glasses is very important. For individuals with Down Syndrome, clear and comfortable vision is essential for daily life and development. However, fitting…