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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 .5 percent... Read More

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 removed whenever... Read More

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. However, good... Read More

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 actually a... Read More

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 problems or... Read More

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 If you... Read More