Today, eye exams are very vital in maintaining healthy eyesight. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), an annual eye exam by a professional is recommended for adults that wear eyeglasses or contact lenses. For those who do not use vision correction,...
With almost everything being done online, so many people are using electronic devices such as computers on a daily basis. Millions of people are using computers either for work, school or entertainment. This means that one can be glued to the computer almost the...
The history of sunglasses is longer than most people realize, dating back to prehistoric times. While the flattened walrus ivory glasses worn by Inuit people to block the sun’s rays may have looked much different, the concept was the same. Precious stones were often...
The visual acuity of an eagle’s eyes is often used as a standard for comparison when referring to great vision. In fact, this bird is so well-known for being able to perceive tiny things at great distances that it has been studied by NASA. The space agency used the...
Your eyesight is one of the most important things you need to protect and maintain in order to sustain your quality of life. It is common that as you age, eye problems and vision loss become apparent because of one reason or another. In most cases, some...
The Museum of Vision houses a number of exhibits that demonstrate the many changes in eyeglasses since the first pair were documented in Italy sometime between 1268 and 1289. Used mostly by scholars and monks, the earliest glasses weren’t worn, but either held or...
