While most people suffering from color blindness have the ability to see some color, there are those who cannot see any color. This condition is called achromatopsia or monochromancy.
Did you know that some types of sunglasses are more beneficial to your eyes than others? Sunglasses that wrap around your head and block out blue light are most effective at protecting your eyes from UV light.
While Vitamin A is important to your vision, we recommend not just taking a supplement but also adding foods rich in Vitamin A to your diet. Some of these foods are bright orange and yellow vegetables and milk, eggs and fish.
Did you know that your ability to see color could preclude you from getting certain jobs even when your vision is otherwise 20/20? These include pilot, firefighter, police office and some positions within the military.
Are you a consummate athlete who loves to get in a game of racquetball as often as possible? To protect your vision, remember to wear safety eyewear, just in case an out of control ball flies at your face.
Did you know that one in four children has a visual problem that can affect how they learn? To determine whether your child suffers from eyesight problems, it is important to bring him or her in for annual exams.