BREAKING NEWS
A new layer in the cornea has been discovered! Best day EVER! Before this amazing discovery the cornea was thought to have five layers, but with the discovery of Dua’s layer it is an unabridged six! So, what does this mean? Dua’s layer (named after the Ophthalmologist that discovered it, Dr. Harminder Dua) is made… Read More
Eye Trivia – Did Ya Know?
Did You Know? That of every body part the eyes have THE most active muscles in the human body! A blink is only 1/10th of a second – seems longer doesn’t it? We also blink over 4 million times a year. No wonder its muscles are the strongest ones we have. Thats a good work… Read More
Money, Money, Money
We all love flex spending accounts. I mean, what’s not to love about spending pre-tax dollars? Well, here we are again – it’s December and you need to spend it before you lose it! So… What to use your flex dollars on? How about your eyes! Glasses, contacts and LASIK surgery, “Oh my!” Here at… Read More
Evolution of the Eyes
Did you know that creatures throughout Earth’s history have not always had vision as we know it today? Eyes are complex structures, but scientists believe they have not always been that way. I remember once being told that the eye was only one small part of the human body, so how complex could it possibly… Read More
Eating With Your Eyes
With the upcoming holidays, our minds get very busy with various things. I know for me that main thing is food! Every holiday bringsan amazing selection of food choices to the table. One of the first senses we rely upon to help us choose our food is our sight. The colors in a dish can… Read More
The Skinny on Dilation
Can I have a show of hands from everyone that loves having their eyes dilated……. If you’ve ever had an eye exam, you know that dilating the pupil is an extremely important part of your examination. It is the natural reaction of our pupil to constrict when a bright light is shone into it, which… Read More
