by EyeCare Specialties of MN | Apr 22, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Tipster
You’ve noticed freckles on your skin and didn’t think twice about them. But what about a freckle on your eye? Is it something you should be concerned about? Called a nevus (or nevi, in the plural), an eye freckle looks like just that: a small spot on the...
by EyeCare Specialties of MN | Apr 10, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Tipster
Astigmatism? A stigmatism? An astigmatism? Which is correct, and what exactly is this odd-sounding eye condition? You might have heard your eye doctor tell you you have astigmatism in one or both eyes, and he or she may have prescribed a specific kind of...
by ECS Minnesota | Apr 1, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured
Did you know that two thirds of people living with visual impairments are women? Find out why women are at greater risk for vision loss and other eye conditions, and how you can protect your eyes this month and always. Women have a higher risk of developing...
by ECS Minnesota | Mar 22, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured
Your two eyes are the only ones you’ve got, but are you doing everything you can to protect them? This month, we’re checking in on your eye care routine and giving you tips to protect your eyes and your vision. Did you know that many vision problems aren’t inevitable?...
by EyeCare Specialties of MN | Mar 16, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Sports Eyewear, Tipster
Spring break is coming up, and for many individuals and families, that might mean a few days relaxing by (or splashing in) the pool. As you’re packing that new swimsuit, sandals, and sunscreen, don’t neglect this vacation essential: Good eye care. When you think about...
by EyeCare Specialties of MN | Mar 8, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Disease, Eye Health, Featured
When our vision is normal, we see from multiple angles: the front and the sides. But this wide angle of sight can be compromised by a variety of medical conditions and eye diseases. What does tunnel vision feel like? Tunnel vision, also called peripheral vision loss...
