We have all heard that locally harvested honey can be effective in reducing allergy flare-ups. Did you know it can be helpful for your eyes also? Honey is a wonderful natural sweetener and replacement for sugar. It’s also used all over the world for its antimicrobial, wound-healing, and soothing properties. While not as popular in […]
Believe it or not, the same harmful rays our eyes encounter in the hot summer months are still present in the winter. Even if most of our skin is covered, our eyes are still vulnerable without proper protection. There are several ways the winter sun can be harmful to our eyes, especially in the snow. […]
Did you know diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults? And more than 40 million people living in the United States have diabetes? Having diabetes increases the risk for vision lost and blindness from diabetic eye diseases, the most common of which is diabetic retinopathy. People with diabetes are also at disk […]
If you’re making your family’s list and checking it twice, be sure to give the gift of healthy eyecare! From fashionable frames to contact lens solution, gifts for the eyes will help your whole family see clearly in the New Year. Island Eyecare offers a variety of designer frames that can be fitted with any […]
Verywell Health conducted independent research and test and recommend the best saline products for you. Best Overall: ReNu Bausch + Lomb Lens Solution Many contact lens solutions disinfect lenses, but ReNu’s Bausch + Lomb Lens Solution disinfects more quickly than most. The solution’s triple disinfectant system kills 99.9% of germs in just four hours. […]
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Coronavirus can spread through the eyes, just like through the mouth or nose. When someone with Coronavirus coughs or talks, virus particulates can spray from their mouth or nose into your face. You are likely to breathe these particles through your mouth or nose, but the droplets can […]
Now that summer is coming to a close, it’s important to remember that eyecare is more than just UV protection. Every season brings specific obstacles when it comes to the health of our vision. Here are a few tips to keep in mind during the coming months: 1. When the temperatures start to cool down, […]
How much time do you spend on a computer or smart phone every day? According to Nielsen, the average adults spends as much as 12 hours a day in front of TVs and computers. Unfortunately, our digital devices emit “blue light,” which is a low wave length, high energy light that can potentially damage eyes […]
Summertime, and the living’s easy… Except for your eyes! While our focus is on sunshine and swimming pools, did you know your eyes can get sunburned too? We’re pretty sure you don’t want to be rubbing aloe on your shoulders… And eyes! So, what can you do to protect your eyes from the summer sun? […]
There are many types of ailments that will impair perfect vision. In this article we will review several of the most common. […]
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