Eye Health

Sight is one of our most critical senses, and healthy vision helps us navigate the world. This makes taking care of your eyes all the more vital. Find articles, videos, guides, and infographics on eye health. Learn more about the importance of eye exams and find information on various vision problems and conditions that affect the eyes. Learn about how you can combat dry eye, tired eyes, and much more.

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Can You Use Tap Water With Contacts?

July 30, 2015

Find out the risks of rinsing your contact lens – or your contacts case – with tap water. Learn about bacterial infections, including Acanthamoeba keratitis Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: Acanthamoeba keratitis, Contact solution, Deepinder K. Dhaliwal, eye care, eye infection, tap water, UPMC Eye Center
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Diabetic Retinopathy: A Leading Cause of Blindness

June 20, 2015

Following glaucoma and macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. Learn about this disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: Alexander Anetakis, blindness, diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, eye exams, glaucoma, macular degeneration, macular edema, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, UPMC Eye Center
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A Look at Eye-conic Glasses

April 17, 2015

A look at the history of popular eye glasses. View this infographic for examples of each type of popular shades and discover the history behind them! Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: aviators, clubmaster, eye glasses, iconic, Jacqueline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, metal frames, shutter shades, sunglasses, the jackie, UPMC Eye Center Optical Shops, wayfarer
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Seeing is Believing: Consider Laser Vision Correction

March 2, 2015

Laser Vision Correction may help eliminate the need for contact lenses or glasses. Learn more about the procedure and find out if you are a candidate. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: astigmatism, cataracts, Center for Integrative Eye Care, glaucoma, K. Dhaliwal, laser vision correction, lasik, nearsightedness, Pittsburgh, UPMC Eye Center 's Laser Vision Center
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Sunglasses: Protecting Your Eyes in the Winter Months

January 23, 2015

When dressing for the winter, don't forget to wear sunglasses. Learn about sunburn on the cornea and find out how UV rays can hurt your eyes in the winter. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: cataracts, dry eye, eye irritation, eye redness, macular degeneration, skiers, snow, snow glare, snowboarders, sun rays, sunburn on cornea, sunglasses, UPMC Eye Center, UV rays, winter
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Halloween Makeup and Eye Care

October 29, 2014

Learn safe best practices for wearing facial and eye makeup, and cosmetic contacts during the Halloween season to help keep your eyes healthy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: cosmetic contact lenses, eye doctor, eye makeup, Halloween, halloween costume, hypoallergenic, irritation, makeup products, nonprescription contact lenses, Scott Drexler, UPMC Eye Center
Gallery

Back-to-School Eye Care

September 17, 2014

Back to school means a lot of things including eye care check ups. Learn the warning signs of pink eye and find some tips for prevention. Learn More

Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: American Optometric Association, back to school, conjunctivitis, Double vision, headaches, Scott Drexler, strain
Infographic

Infographic: Colors of the Eye

September 14, 2014

Learn more about eye color, what determines it, and medical conditions that affect it with this cool infographic from the UPMC Eye Center. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: allergies, cirrhosis, infection, infographic, iris, sunburn
Gallery

Age-Related Vision Changes

September 13, 2014

Age-related vision problems are common, but the good news is they all have treatment options. Learn more about the risks associated with age and your eyes. Learn More

Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: age-related macular degeneration, Andrew Eller, blueberries, broccoli, cataracts, eye disease, eye floaters, glaucoma, macular degeneration, Presbyopia, UPMC Eye Center