What sex is color blindness more common in?This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… Color blindness is more common in: a. Men b. Women c. Equally common for both men and women It’s true that many more men than women are colorblind. About 8 percent of Caucasian men have red-green color deficiency, compared to… Read More
True or False: a cataract must be “ripe” before it is removed?This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… A cataract must be “ripe” before it is removed a. True b. False With older surgical techniques, it was thought to be safer to remove a cataract when it was “ripe.” With today’s modern surgical procedures, a cataract can be… Read More
Is reading in dim light harmful for my eyes?This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… Reading in dim light is harmful for my eyes a. True b. False Using your eyes in dim light does not damage them. For centuries, all nighttime reading and sewing was done by candlelight or with gas or kerosene lamps…. Read More
Which part of the eye is unlike the rest of the human body in that it contains no blood vessels?This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… Which part of the eye is unlike the rest of the human body in that it contains no blood vessels? a. Cornea b. Iris c. Retina d. Conjunctiva Although the cornea is clear and seems to lack substance, it is… Read More
How often should I get a routine eye exam at age 40?This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… How often should I get a routine eye exam at age 40? a. Every year b. Every two years c. Every six months d. Every 3 years If you are between 18-60 years old and are not experiencing any visual… Read More
What are some warning signs your pre-school child has a vision problem?This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… What are some warning signs your pre-school child has a vision problem? a. Squinting b. Sitting too close to the TV or holding a book too close c. Frequently rubbing eyes, even when not sleepy d. All of the above… Read More
What Is the Leading Cause of Blindness in the United States?This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… What is the leading cause of blindness in the United States? a. Cataracts b. Glaucoma c. Diabetic Retinopathy d. Eye injuries Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness in American adults and the most common diabetic eye disease, affecting… Read More
How much does the eyeball weigh?This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… How much does the eyeball weigh? a. One ounce b. Half an ounce c. Two ounces d. One quarter of an ounce The answer is: approximately one ounce. You could send it in the mail for the price of a… Read More
Why Do We Have Two Eyes, But See One of Everything?This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… Why do we have two eyes, but see one of everything? a. Both eyes see the same thing b. It’s better than seeing double images c. Two eyes are better than one d. The muscles that control our eyes automatically focus… Read More
Why Do We Blink Our Eyes?This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV, we asked… Why do we blink our eyes? a. To supply moisture to our eyes b. To keep foreign matter from entering our eyes c. To keep our eyes from drying out d. All of the above Blinking our eyes automatically supplies… Read More