Everyone loves to unwrap gaily decorated packages. And those twinkling lights and beautifully appointed trees and homes are a treasure for the eyes. That is if you are able to enjoy these visual delights. If you are struggling with your vision, then the holidays may lose their luster. […]
There are dozens of eye hazards lurking in holiday festivities! Unfortunately, what may bring you visual delight might also bring you holiday pain. Keep these cautions in mind as you set out to make your Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or other family traditions bright! […]
Year ends are always nostalgic. We sit and wonder where the time has gone while reminiscing over good times (and some bad) from the year that is ending. We think it is a good time to think about what is happening with your eye health as well. Then we, too, will put 2018 to rest […]
The average consumer likely has no idea of the breadth of products available today in eyewear. Whereas several decades ago options were limited, today people who wear glasses have an almost dizzying array of choices. In lenses alone there are several categories to consider when making a selection. Let’s examine this more closely in this […]
Vision insurance can be a valuable component of your overall health insurance plan. But what is it and how do you take advantage of these benefits? Vision care plans take multiple forms. For some employees, your employer may include it as an add-on to your health and/or dental plan. If you do have vision insurance, […]
Today’s optometry offices tend to offer much more in the way of positive eye care than ever before. As we become a more advanced society, we are better able to identify diseases and ailments that affect our vision. We have compiled a list of five of the most common health risks that can be discovered […]
Dry-eye syndrome occurs when the quality and/or quantity fails to keep the eye surface properly lubricated.. This is a syndrome that is chronic and often progressive. The symptoms of dry eye disease are quite numerous. You may suffer stinging or burning of the eyes, as well as itchiness and redness, or blurred vision. Your eyes […]
Most people consider their homes a safe place to relax and let their guard down. You know your way around the environment and how to maneuver to avoid running into things, dropping them on yourself or other types of hazards. But, in fact, it is this very tendency to be less cautious that can result […]
The world of television viewing has changed dramatically in the last few decades. We have gone from limited viewing options to a scenario in which the choices seem endless. The latest fad for Americans is binge-watching. Binge-watching involves finding a show and overindulging the senses by watching entire seasons in a sitting. If you have […]
Did you know that there is a world-wide celebration once a year that honors vision? It is called World Sight Day and this year it occurs on October 11th. The purpose is twofold. It is meant to draw attention to the over one billion visually impaired and sightless people across the globe. The most common […]
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