Here at Island Eye Care, we are big fans of putting pretax money into a health savings account (HSA) or flexible savings account (FSA). It is a great way to cover out of pocket expenses including your eye care. For many of you with FSA’s, they are likely time-bound and using your benefits is restricted [...]
Practice Precautions for Fall Activities Whether you’re trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, or raking leaves, you’ll want to practice a few precautions with any seasonal activity to prevent eye injuries. If you’re raking the leaves, make sure you wear protective eye gear to keep dirt and particles from getting in your eyes. If you’re painting your face [...]
The beach can be a lot of fun, but it can also be damaging to your eyes. Wearing proper eye protection is one of the most important things you can do, but it isn’t the only way to protect your vision when you're seaside. Here are some tips to consider on your next beach trip. [...]
Did you know your body needs to be well hydrated to maintain the ocular moisture necessary for good vision? Hydrating your eyes is essential to maintaining eyesight. Staying hydrated at all times is critical since our bodies are composed of 60-70% water. When we are less hydrated, the number of tears we produce becomes insufficient. [...]
All of you golfers know that succeeding on the links requires an exceptionally high level of concentration and precision. And of course, you need many vision skills to succeed while you play, whether you're eyeing that 170 yard approach shot or lining up a ten-foot birdie putt. Regardless of your skill level, sports vision therapy [...]
