UV radiation, whether from natural sunlight or artificial UV rays, can damage the eye, affecting surface tissues and internal structures, such as the cornea and lens. Long-term exposure to UV radiation can lead to cataracts, skin cancer around the eyelids, and other eye disorders.
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The Christopherson Eye Clinic has been serving Amery and the surrounding communities in Wisconsin and Minnesota for more than 63 years. Dr. Bryce A. Christopherson Dr. Bryce Christopherson is a Wisconsin board licensed optometrist who provides services that range from routine eye care and contact lens fittings to foreign body removal and the diagnosis/treatment of Continue Reading
Over 200,000 accidents involving common household products occur each year and 45 percent of all disabling eye injuries occur in the home. That’s more than twice the number of eye injuries that occur at work. Ninety percent of these eye injuries are preventable. Do-it-yourself home improvement projects that require the use of manual or powered Continue Reading
Tears are necessary for maintaining the health of the front surface of the eye and for providing clear vision. Dry eye is a condition in which there are insufficient tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. People with dry eyes either do not produce enough tears or have a poor quality of tears. Dry eye Continue Reading