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What It’s Like to Be Color Blind

What It’s Like to Be Color Blind

When you hear that someone is color blind, you may assume that they cannot see any color at all, and they see the world only in shades of gray. Fortunately, that’s not usually the case. Since there is a lot of misinformation and assumptions about colorblindness, the...
Are Cheap Sunglasses Bad for Your Eyes?

Are Cheap Sunglasses Bad for Your Eyes?

If you’re a regular reader of the Eyesthetica blog, you probably remember us mentioning the importance of shielding your eyes from the sun’s UV rays to reduce your risk of eyelid cancer, pterygium, cataracts, and other complications. One of the best ways to protect...
Why Do Humans Cry? Exploring the Science behind Tears

Why Do Humans Cry? Exploring the Science behind Tears

Humans cry for many reasons — when we chop onions, get a piece of dust in our eyes, watch a sad movie, etc. We also constantly produce what are known as “basal” tears, which keep the surface of our eyes lubricated. But in this post, the Eyesthetica team of oculofacial...
Get Glowing Skin with Laser Resurfacing

Get Glowing Skin with Laser Resurfacing

Photoaging and other skin issues can result in blemishes, wrinkles, scars, and other problems that get worse as you age. Several types of cosmetic treatments can be used to reduce these flaws and revitalize your skin, and non-surgical procedures such as laser skin...