It’s not a surprise to most of us that exercising regularly is beneficial for nearly everyone. Exercise promotes heart health, stable blood sugar, sustainable energy, weight management, better sleep, and more. On top of all of these benefits of exercise, did you know that exercising can actually benefit your vision [...]
According to the National Eye Institute, nearly 16 million Americans suffer from chronic dry eyes. Dry eyes can lead to a variety of unwelcome symptoms, including itchy eyes, watery eyes, red eyes, stinging eyes, sensitive eyes, blurry vision, and more. When left untreated, severe dry eyes can damage your cornea(s). [...]
Did you know that Americans spend an average of 11 hours a day looking at some type of screen? That’s almost half of an entire day! Maybe that surprises you, but most likely, it doesn’t. Screens are a normal part of our lives. Many of us need them for work, [...]
Many of us know about UVA and UVB rays and the importance of wearing sunglasses to protect our eyes from them. Because so many of us spend time outside every day (even if we're just driving), we want to do everything we can to prevent damage to our eyes. Similarly, [...]
Astigmatisms are fairly common, with an estimated 33% of the United States’ population having astigmatism in one or both eyes. Astigmatism can occur in two places within the eye: the cornea and the lens. A corneal astigmatism occurs when the cornea isn’t evenly curved. Similarly, a lenticular astigmatism occurs when [...]
You’re sitting at the computer rubbing your eyes, but can’t seem to shake the cloudy vision. Driving at night has become next to impossible due to dizzying headlight glares, and your prescription glasses just don’t seem to be working anymore. You’ve chalked it up to aging. But what if the [...]
While infrequent, retinal tears and detachments are serious medical conditions that require prompt attention and treatment. Knowing the signs and treatment options could help you pursue the right medical treatment sooner. Detecting Retinal Tear and Detachment The retina is the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of our eyes. It converts [...]
New Year’s resolutions often revolve around health and wellness, but did you know that many lifestyle changes impact more than your waistband or the number on your scale? They can also affect your eye health. This year, resolve to take care of your eye health and preserve your good vision [...]
The temperatures are falling, and as charming as the changing seasons can be, autumn ushers in an unpleasant reality: sick season. Cold and flu are often the offending parties this time of year, but we can’t forget about conjunctivitis, another common condition that plagues children and adults alike. That’s right: [...]
Floaters. Most of us have had them, the little specs -- sometimes more web-like than anything-- floating across your line of sight. They seem to appear out of nowhere, and when you try to look at them, they dart in another direction. What are they? Do you need to be [...]