3 Tips For Protecting Your Glasses We wear our glasses all day, but we don’t think much about the toll the day takes on our lenses. You can’t always avoid having your glasses scratched or bent, but there are a lot of things you can do to preserve the clarity of your lenses and integrity of your frames. […]
Indoor Tanning Is Gambling With Your Vision Indoor tanning beds are infamous for their dangerous effects on skin. What most people don’t realize is that the very thing in tanning beds that causes skin cancer (ultraviolet radiation) can also damage your vision. Indoor Tanning Is Risky Business Indoor tanning initially gained its popularity as an […]
How Emotions Can Affect Color Perception The way we perceive the world depends largely on our mood. Have you ever felt angry and as a result, little things annoyed you that usually wouldn’t? Have you ever felt so happy that seemingly nothing could bring you down? We have all had these experiences, but did you know […]
Free Tool to Test for Macular Degeneration The Amsler Grid provides important clues about central vision. What you hear about aging eyes and the risks of macular degeneration may make you feel like there is nothing you can do to protect your vision. That is simply not true. Regular exams with your optometrist are the […]
How To Maintain Lifelong Vision Health During the course of our lifetime, our eyes witness countless breathtaking moments. Whether we’re surrounded by a beautiful landscape or simply seeing the joy in a loved one’s face, we want to see these moments as clearly as possible—no matter what stage of life we’re in. Vision Changes Are Normal […]
Who Is at Risk for Glaucoma? The second leading cause of blindness has no warning signs and some surprising risk factors. We may not notice changes in pressure until our car tire is flat or our garden hose is bursting with water. Pressure plays an important role in daily life and a very important one […]
Can Eye Makeup Cause Eye Problems? Check it out ladies: today we examine some potential problems related to eye makeup and ways you can safely avoid them. Spring is finally here, and the entire month of April is dedicated to Women’s Eye Health & Safety. And what better way to start the month off than […]
How Do I Know If I Have Glaucoma? It is estimated that 3 million Americans have glaucoma, but only half know they do. Glaucoma is serious eye disease and the second leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the world. The two most common forms of glaucoma are Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Acute Angle-Closure […]
We all have a nightly routine. But what we may not realize is that some of our bedtime habits could be harming our eyes and overall health. Here’s a few helpful tips to help you get some better shut-eye: Take Your Contacts Out Before Going To Sleep We know that after a long day it […]
Beyond Carrots: Food That Promote Healthy Vision We’ve heard more than once that carrots are good for our eyes. But they’re certainly not the only food that can benefit our sight! Here are some of our favorite foods that help promote and maintain healthy eyes. Vegetables And Leafy Greens Have you ever wondered why they […]
