Eyes
- LifestyleWoman's Day
Here's Why You Get Those Little Floaty Things in Your Vision
Don't overlook these easy-to-spot warning signs.
- NewsAmy Rushlow
8 in 10 Adults with Eye Strain Use Multiple Screens at Once
Staring at a screen for more than two hours per day increases your risk of digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome. (Photo: Corbis)
- NewsWomen's Health on Yahoo
Why Are There Floaters in Your Eyes—and Should You Be Worried?
“Most floaters are small condensations of gel floating around inside the eye, similar to a holiday snow globe being shaken,” says Michael Ehrlich, M.D., assistant professor of ophthalmology at Yale School of Medicine. This is especially common in women, says Ehrlich.
- NewsKorin Miller
Online Eye Exams Have Arrived. But Are They Accurate?
When it comes to your vision, can a computer ever substitute for a doctor? Opternative allows you to take an eye exam using just your computer — at home. The site specifically conducts a refraction test (which measures a prescription for glasses or contacts) in 25 minutes. It’s not covered by insurance, but the price isn’t too steep: It’s $40 for a glasses or contacts prescription, or $60 for both.
