Summertime means popsicles, cookouts, and…the pool! Harsh chemicals or dirty lake water means it’s time to take extra precautions with our eyes. Enjoy your time in the water knowing you’ve followed these eye-health tips! Stay Hydrated Water helps the body tremendously during times of extreme heat – even your eyes! Drinking lots of liquids before, […]
Taking care of your contact lenses and glasses lenses is crucial in maintaining eye health and long-lasting glasses! Contacts Taking care of your contact lenses can prevent several eye problems. Keep those contacts clean and moistened! It’s easy to fall asleep while binging your favorite TV series after a long day, but do not forget […]
If you’ve been keeping up with trends for the past few years, you’ve likely heard of the “blue light glasses” that supposedly relieve your eyes from too much screen usage. Blue light glasses experienced a tremendous growth in popularity and sales in 2020, when people’s screen usage understandably surged during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown. Whether […]
Anyone who enjoys a nice tan should be aware of the risks of tanning booths.
You cannot remember the last time you had an appointment. If you cannot remember the last time you had an eye exam, you are probably due. Getting your eyes checked often is the best way to catch an early diagnosis and begin treatment for eye diseases like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and more. For reference, […]
Did you know food is one of the best ways to maintain healthy eyes? The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) found that there are several nutrients we get from food that are vital in maintaining healthy eyes. The study shows that zinc, copper, vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene reduce the risk of eye problems […]
When thinking of eye health, many typically envision a first grader picking out their first pair of glasses or aging adults realizing the words on pages look blurrier than they used to. The truth is, in the same way that optometry can be falsely looked over as just prescribing lenses, eye health in all different […]
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, which makes it a great time to discuss eye safety on the job.
There’s warning signs on millions of products containing harsh chemicals describing the dangers of direct eye contact, but what about makeup? Are we knowingly creating systemic damage to our eyes with items that many consider a part of their daily routine? Sensitive and Dry Eyes Dry eye syndrome is an increasingly common condition that is […]