Halloween Eye Safety
Halloween Eye Safety Tips Never buy cosmetic contact lenses without a prescription from an eye care professional. It is both illegal and dangerous. Improper use of cosmetic contact lenses can… read more
Myth: Eating carrots can improve vision.
Myth: Eating carrots can improve vision. Fact: Although it’s true that carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is essential for sight,so are many other foods (asparagus, apricots, nectarines, and… read more
Myth: Wearing glasses too much will make the eyes “dependent” on them.
Myth: Wearing glasses too much will make the eyes “dependent” on them. Fact: Refractive errors (near-sightedness, far-sightedness, or astigmatism) change as kids get older. Many variables come into play, but… read more
Prevent Eye Injuries from Fireworks!
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks are involved in thousands of injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms each year. Most fireworks injuries occur during the one… read more
Myth: Only boys can be color-blind.
Myth: Only boys can be color-blind. Fact: It’s estimated that up to 8% of boys have some degree of color blindness, whereas less than 1% of girls do.
Myth: Two blue-eyed parents can’t produce a child with brown eyes.
Myth: Two blue-eyed parents can’t produce a child with brown eyes. Fact: Two blue-eyed parents can have a child with brown eyes, although it’s very rare. Likewise, two brown-eyed parents… read more
Myth: Computer use can damage the eyes.
Myth: Computer use can damage the eyes. Fact: According to the AAO, computer use won’t harm the eyes. However, when using a computer for long periods of time, the eyes… read more
Save Your Vision Month: Healthy Vision at the Computer
People who sit in front of a computer for long periods of time often encounter a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Headaches, neck strain, backaches and wrist pain are common, but,… read more
Save Your Vision Month: Healthy Vision at the Computer
People who sit in front of a computer for long periods of time often encounter a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Headaches, neck strain, backaches and wrist pain are common, but,… read more
Operation Eyesight – Restoring Vision for Those in Need
To view KARE 11 TV’s coverage of this program, click here. On Saturday, February 4 and Saturday, March 10, the surgeons, physicians, anesthesiologists and clinic professionals of Minnesota Eye Consultants, will… read more
