1. Geckos can see colors 350 times better than a human, even in dim lighting.2. Human eye color can change over time, since eyes don’t produce pigment continuously like hair…
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The leading cause of blindness worldwide is cataracts. Normally, the eye’s natural lens is clear and bends light rays to help us see. However, when the lens becomes cloudy due…
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August is designated Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month by Prevent Blindness to raise awareness about vision and eye health for children. It emphasizes the importance of educating parents, caregivers,…
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When a bee stings you, your body’s immune system will kick in to respond to the venom. Everyone’s reaction can vary from mild to severe allergic reactions. The bee’s stinger…
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If you watched the men’s gymnastics team final on July 29, you may have noticed a young man on the sidelines who appeared to be sleeping with thick, black-framed glasses.…
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Droopy upper eyelids, also known as ptosis, can occur due to various reasons such as:• Nerve damage • Muscle weakness• Aging• Eye surgery• Lifestyle factors like smoking, alcohol abuse, poor…
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1. In 1851, the ophthalmoscope was invented to examine what?A. The ears.B. The eyesC. The stomachD. The feet 2. What drug was used at the first public demonstration of anesthesiaA.…
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Around 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, which is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s is believed to be caused by an abnormal buildup of proteins around the…
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Transition glasses, also called light adaptive lenses or photo chromatic lenses are made to respond to UV rays by transitioning to a darker tint. The purpose of average over-the-counter sunglasses…
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Just a reminder about fireworks safety: with fireworks being more accessible to consumers, the risk of injuries increases. It’s important to remember that the safest way to enjoy fireworks is…
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Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs) are a group of rare conditions that cause damage to the retina, often affecting cells known as rods and cones. When a disease is inherited, it…
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Remember: It’s important to wear sunglasses outdoors to shield your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Sunglasses come with lenses in various colors, and the color of the lenses…
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Eye injuries can result from sports accidents, foreign objects in the eye, and other causes, leading to symptoms such as pain, swelling, redness, changes in vision, and even flashes of…
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April 30th is the day designated for raising awareness about sarcoidosis, a non-contagious autoimmune disease. Sarcoidosis is characterized by small, inflammatory lumps, called granulomas, which can appear in various parts…
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Vision therapy, also known as behavioral optometry. These are terms for alternative medicine treatments that aim to improve a person’s visual abilities, such as eye tracking, focusing, convergence, eye-hand, coordination,…
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Intravitreal injections, also known as eye injections, are used to treat specific eye conditions. During this procedure, medication is injected into the vitreous, near the retina at the back of…
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1. What do you call an optician living on an Alaskan island?An optical Aleutian 2. Why were the teacher’s eyes crossed?Because she couldn’t control her pupils 3. Why did the…
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It is possible to permanently change the color of your eyes. This can be done by adding or removing pigment, or by replacing the entire iris. It is important to…
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Every year there are several Solar and Lunar eclipses. A solar eclipse happens when, at just the right moment, the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth.A partial solar eclipse…
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Dr. Claudia Wendel can’t be found in McKees Rocks. Dr. Claudia Wendel can’t be found in Bridgeville. Dr. Claudia Wendel can now be found as an Independent Doctor of Optometry…
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Eyeglasses are only effective in correcting vision when they are on your face. Poorly fitted glasses can cause eyestrain, headaches, and vision problems. Glasses must fit comfortably and make balanced…
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Can you match the song title to the artist? 1. Blue eyes.2. I only have eyes for you.3. The night has 1000 eyes.4. Bright Eyes.5. Eyes without a face.6. Green-eyed…
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Optometrists can greatly contribute to not only ocular but overall wellness of patients. In some of my past blogs, I discussed that retinal vascular findings may reflect cardiovascular problems through…
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Many of us know the symptoms, whether it is from personal experience or knowing someone experiencing menopause. Menopause happens because your hormone levels drop, and you stop ovulating and having…
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Anemia is a condition in which the blood doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells. This leads to reduced oxygen to the body’s organs including the eyes. Anemia can affect…
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During the recent frigid weather conditions, we have endured in our region, we have felt the effects on our skin and extremities, but these extremely cold temperatures can cause uncomfortable…
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January is National Opticians Month. It was developed to help educate consumers about the importance of an optician on their eyecare team, and the role they play. Opticians receive specialized…
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Eye tests are one of the main parts of an examination. There are several tests included in a comprehensive eye exam. Each one evaluates different aspects of vision and eye…
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness for people over 60 years old. There is no cure, but early detection and treatment can slow the…
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As many of you know 2023 was a year of big change for me. Eyegotcha became part of Vision Source Bridgeville in February.In general, there were several big events in…
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1. Bing Crosby, singer of White Christmas, had a 25% ownership of the Pittsburgh Pirates until he passed away in 1977.2. Farkleberry tarts were sold by KDKA radio morning DJ…
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Earlier this year, in April, I posted about a nationwide recall of eye drops, by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has now expanded its list of eye…
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The patient who received the transplant was Aaron James from Arkansas, a power company linesman. He suffered a work-related, high-voltage, electrical accident in June of 2021, that damaged the left…
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Some of these movies may be turkeys, give it a try see how many you can get. Match the Title with the Star 1. Home for the Holidays 2. Planes,…
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Yes, it is that time of the year, how many guests are coming to Thanksgiving dinner? What is Santa going to bring? What are we going to serve at our…
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People do not always connect vision changes to their medications. Medication people take specifically for other medical conditions can affect vision and eye health. There are some medications that can…
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The human eye is a highly specialized organ. The eye has the ability to receive visual images, which are then transmitted to the brain. How the eye works is fascinating.…
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