Eye Health
Our articles about General Eye Health. Written by the medical experts at Assil Gaur Eye Institute Los Angeles, CA
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Why Does Pregnancy Cause Blurry Vision? Should I Be Worried?
Vision changes are very common during pregnancy, but are they serious? Could blurred vision during pregnancy be a sign of a more serious problem?
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Protect Yourself From Computer Eye Strain at the Office
Can too much computer time hurt your eyes? As we head back to the office, remember to protect your eyes from excessive screen time.
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77% of People Say Sight is Their Most Important Sense
Most people consider sight their most important sense. Our ophthalmologists have tips to keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear for your whole life.
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Smoking Can Damage Eyesight – Vaping Isn’t Any Safer
How does smoking affect eyesight? Smoking can make many eye problems worse and even impact the eye health of people around you.
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Why Does Your CPAP Machine Give You Dry Eyes?
If you’re using a CPAP machine, it may be giving you dry eyes. Fortunately, CPAP dry eyes are treatable and preventable!
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World Sight Day: 4 Ways To “Love Your Eyes”
October 14th is World Sight Day! Take this day to learn about eye health and what steps you can take to prioritize your eyes!
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Are Eye Drops Dangerous? Eye Drop Infections and Allergies
With the recent news about infected eye drops, are eye drops safe to use? What are the risks of using eye drops and artificial tears?
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The Gender Health Gap: Do Women Have Worse Vision?
Are women more likely to be blind? Why are women more likely than men to have vision loss? Is there really a gender gap in health care?
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When Should the Elderly Quit Driving? Eye Health and Driving Ability
People make jokes about senior drivers, but does age actually make you an unsafe driver? Learn about age-related eye conditions and driving safety.
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What’s the Worst Food for your Eyes? Beware These 5
Does what we eat affect our eye health? Yes actually! These five types of food may be negatively impacting your eye health!
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What is Color Blindness: Everything You Want to Know
About 300 million people worldwide are some form of color blind. What causes color blindness, how do color blind people see, and what can be done about it?
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Do Blue Light Glasses Work?
Blue light glasses allegedly protect our eyes from the blue light of our digital screens. But is blue light actually bad for eye health?