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We all know how important exercise is to keep our bodies fit and in good shape. But did you know exercise is also important for your eyes? Hours upon hours of reading a book, or staring at a computer screen or your smartphone, can strain the eyes. It’s important to rest your eyes every so

Far too often, people avoid scheduling an eye exam or visiting their eye doctor, even if they experience some sort of eye discomfort or change in their vision. But doing so can put them at risk of potentially serious consequences. In this blog post Dr. Linda Vu, an eye doctor in Los Angeles, discusses eye

According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), more than 41 percent of the U.S. population has myopia (nearsightedness), making it the most common refractive error of the eye in the U.S. With more people being diagnosed with nearsightedness, there is a growing interest in how to limit or control its progression. Here, Los Angeles ophthalmologist

According to Prevent Blindness, approximately 8 percent of males and less than 1 percent of females have some form of color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency. The condition affects a person’s ability to distinguish certain colors and shades of colors. While there is no cure for color blindness, there are several coping strategies

It is estimated that nearly 70 percent of American adults experience some form of eye discomfort after staring at computers, smartphones and other digital devices for long periods of time. This phenomenon is known as digital eyestrain. Although this type of eye strain does not cause any long-term or serious vision problems, it can make