Each year, World Blindness Awareness Month (WBA) is held in October to help bring attention to the global problem of vision impairment and blindness. We will explore how you can participate in WBA in this blog. What’s World Blindness Awareness Month? World Blindness Awareness Month is an annual event that takes place in October. The […]
As we age, our bodies change in a variety of ways. We may not be able to run as fast as we used to or stay up as late at night. But presbyopia is one of the most significant changes that can happen as we age. Presbyopia is the loss of near vision that comes
There are many types of vision problems; not all are treatable with glasses or contact lenses. We will discuss 5 common vision issues in this blog post. Astigmatism Presbyopia Myopia Hyperopi Strabismus You can take several corrective measures if you have any of these vision problems. Read on to learn more about these vision problems
An annual eye exam is critical for maintaining your overall health and protecting your vision. Even if you have no symptoms, problems can develop without realizing it. Some of the most common eye diseases, such as glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy, may have few or no early warning signs. Blindness may result if these diseases
Fireworks are a beautiful way to celebrate our country’s birthday, but they can also be dangerous if you’re not careful. With Independence Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to protect your eyes during the celebrations. The following tips will help you enjoy the fireworks while keeping your eyes safe.
We live in a digitized world, and it’s not surprising that most people have jobs that involve staring at their computers for hours. The light from these screens can strain our eyes, leading to frequent headaches, eye fatigue, and blurred vision. Eye complications caused by the prolonged use of computers are categorized under computer vision
April is Stress Awareness Month. It’s an important time to consider how stress is present in your life and how it affects your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Our experienced eye care team cares not only about the health of your eyes but your whole wellness: body and mind. Stress can increase your risk of:
When it comes to sunlight and our eyes, we know some things for sure. It is true that long-term UV exposure is associated with cataracts, cancerous growths, macular degeneration, and corneal damage. We know that the right sunglasses will block out the majority of UV rays. But when it comes to the benefits sunlight may
As you age into your late 20s and your 30s, you may start thinking about keeping tabs on your health more so than you used to. One aspect of your overall health is of course your vision and eyes. There are several things you can do to be mindful about eye health under 40, such
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