How Your Vision Changes as You Age
Just as our physical strength decreases with age, our eyes also exhibit an age-related decline in performance — particularly as we reach our 60s and beyond. Some age-related eye changes, such as presbyopia, are perfectly normal and don’t signify any sort of disease process. While cataracts can be considered an age-related disease, they are extremely […]
Get Ready For Christmas Events In Atlanta
Christmas in Atlanta is our family’s favorite time of year. We love the lights, the chilly temps in front of a fire with the Christmas tree glowing, photos with Santa and working a few dozen holiday shows into our schedule. Below you will find dozens upon dozens of Christmas events around Atlanta. Christmas at The […]
How to stop eye twitching
If you have ever had an eyelid twitch for an extended period of time, you know how annoying it is. An eyelid twitch (or tic) is when you have a spasm or slight movement of your upper or lower eyelid. It comes on suddenly, and can last for a minute, hours, days or even longer. […]
Tips to Protect Your Eyes in Winter
Most of us are good about protecting our eyes from the summer glare. We keep a pair of sunglasses in our car and wear eye protection when we are doing outdoor activities. When fall and winter approach, it is a struggle to remember the importance of eye protection. The overcast skies and lack of sunshine […]
What is it like to have PRK surgery?
I got PRK done on each eye, one at a time. Both eyes have been healing on slightly different timelines, but here’s the general experience: Day 0: The surgery itself is relatively painless. I would compare it to going to the dentist for a cleaning, where you have to lie still for a certain amount […]
How Can I Tell What’s Causing My Dry Eye?
The feeling of dry eyes is often caused by a problem in the eye’s tears. The tear problems can be caused by the environment, drugs or health conditions. Low humidity, wind (sleeping with a fan or sleep apnea mask), allergens and smoke are environmental factors that can cause problems with your tears. Low humidity indoors […]
Ways to Prevent Eye Fatigue
Your eyes are burning, itchy, and tired. It’s a common condition but rarely serious. You can take simple steps to prevent or ease this problem. It those tactics don’t work, see your doctor. What you’re feeling could be a sign of a deeper condition that requires treatment. This is especially important if you have headaches […]
Things To Do On Halloween in Atlanta
In Atlanta, there is never a shortage of Halloween activities. From haunted houses to festivals to face painting, there is something for everyone. Netherworld, one of the nation’s most revered haunted houses, resides in Atlanta, as does one of the most eclectic festivals: the Little Five Points Halloween Parade and Festival. If that isn’t enough, […]
How to Make a Pinhole Projector to View the Solar Eclipse
By NASA – Total Eclipse You don’t necessarily need fancy equipment to watch one of the sky’s most awesome shows: a solar eclipse. With just a few simple supplies, you can make a pinhole camera that allows you to view the event safely and easily. Check out this video for easy instructions on how to […]
