Doesn’t Everyone See the Same Color?
If you have been on the internet recently, you have probably seen the picture of the dress that is leading to heated debates and driving everyone crazy. The problem is that when some people look at the photograph of the dress it looks blue with black stripes but others see the dress as white with […]
Will A Justin Bieber Haircut Cause Lazy Eye?
Dr. Patty was very depressed to read a report that the Justin Bieber style haircut he was contemplating may result in lazy eye. I thought Dr. Patty would look great with fringe bangs and so before he gave up on his dream of emulating the pop sensation, I thought the Eye Mythbusters should take up […]
Ocular Vitamins
The sale of vitamins and dietary supplements has grown into a $27 billion industry. A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control found a little over half of the adult population in the U.S. takes at least one vitamin or dietary supplement mostly in the form of a multivitamin. Advertisements abound with claims for […]
Can Eye Exercises Improve Your Vision?
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Can Laser Pointers Hurt Your Eyes?
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Staring at the sun or an eclipse of the sun will ruin your eyes.
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Animals only see black and white
A question I am often asked goes something like this, “Does my dog see in color?†Most people believe that animals only see in black and white. So what do animals really see? Do they see color like you and me?
Carrots Help you See at Night
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Reading in the Dark Will Ruin Your Eyes
For years mothers have told their children not to read in the dark because it will ruin their eyes. Were our mothers right when they told us this? Do people wear glasses because they read in the dark too much? Does this claim contain any truth?
Sitting Too Close to the TV Ruins Your Eyes
This myth has been around for quite some time. At one time this may have been true since televisions made before 1968 emitted x-rays which, in large doses, are a dangerous form of high-energy radiation. However, today’s televisions no longer produce any dangerous forms or radiation and pose no threat to our eyes.