Autumn Sprabary

Reviewed by Sonia Kelley, OD, MS on October 18, 2024  Alcohol is a commonly consumed substance, but its effects on the body extend far beyond the well-known impacts on the liver and brain. Among the various organs alcohol can affect, the...

Reviewed by Sonia Kelley, OD, MS on September 26, 2024 If you were to check in the laundry room or under a sink of almost any home in America, the chances of finding some bleach are pretty high. Whether its purpose is to get the bathtub...

Taking care of yourself goes a long way toward determining the length and quality of your life. And sure, eating right and staying active do wonders for your body, but what about your eyes?  Maintaining clear vision and healthy eyes will...

Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the name Patrick Mahomes — especially during football season. During the eight seasons he’s been with the Kansas City Chiefs, Mahomes has led the team to five postseason...

Dry eyes can happen for several reasons. It may be something temporary, like visiting a place with a dry climate or driving with your windows down on a beautiful day. Chronic causes like poor tear production can also lead to eye...

What Does It Mean to Dilate Your Pupils? Having dilated pupils means the size of your pupils (the little black dots in the center of your eyes) is larger than normal. Pupil dilation is a natural response that the eyes have to low-light...

Reviewed by Thomas Stokkermans, OD, PhD on July 20, 2023 Yes, it is possible for a person to have purple, violet, or lavender eyes, though it is extremely rare. This occurs when the irises (the colored part of the eyes) have a purple or...

Color blindness, also called achromatic vision, is a condition that affects a person’s ability to recognize certain colors. The characteristic is usually inherited, meaning it’s passed to a person from a member of their family, and it...

Are Brown Eyes Dominant? Yes, brown eyes are dominant, in the sense that varying shades of brown eyes are the most common eye color. Genetics also make them the most common eye color. When comparing the genes that determine eye color, the...

Adjusting to your new glasses can take anywhere from a couple of hours to a few weeks. Everyone is different and adapts at their own pace, so as tricky as it may be, it’s important to be patient when adjusting to a new prescription. The...