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What is the Effect of Alcohol on the Eye?

Everyone who’s ever had too much to drink knows that alcohol can give you blurry, distorted vision. But what exactly does alcohol do to our eyes? Can alcohol abuse cause permanent...
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10 Tips for Packing Effectively with Contacts

Whether you have plans for a spontaneous weekend away or a long trip abroad, if you’re a contact lens wearer it’s important to know how and what to pack so nothing gets in the way...
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The Look of Love: The Role of Eye Contact in Human Connection

They say the “eyes are the windows to the soul,” but turns out they are also the windows to the heart. There have been many studies on how nonverbal cues from the eyes affect our...
man looking at a blurry screen.

Why is Vision Blurry After Looking At a Screen For Too Long?

If you work in front of a computer all day, or spend a lot of time watching television and playing video games, you might have noticed your eyesight getting a bit blurry. This is...
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How to Help Keep Eyes Healthy as Life Returns to “Normal”

Around the world, there’s been at least some degree of reopening and a gradual return to regular routines in the wake of COVID-19. But one thing that has not completely...
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Is Hitting the Books Hurting Your Eyes?

With the fall semester quickly coming to a close, cramming for exams can affect more than bedtime routines (or lack thereof). Sustained hours spent studying and researching can...