With the summer heat still in full swing and summer vacations here, most of us remember to protect our skin from the sun by using sunscreen but we rarely remember to protect our eyes. Here are some tips on how to manage your contact lenses before autumn comes. To start off, always protect your eyes […]
How to Make the Most of Low Vision
Low vision is less than ideal but it does not have to be as big of a hindrance as you may think. Throughout this article, we will discuss tips and tricks about how to make the most of your low vision situation. The problem of glare and light sensitivity is a frequent problem for visually […]
Best Care for Soft Contact Lenses
When it comes to caring for soft contact lenses, there are various options and products offered in everyday drugstores. Although the options can be overwhelming, it is important to select the best product to ensure proper eye health. With the advancements of single bottle solutions and short-term disposable contacts, ensuring eye health has become even […]
Overall Eye Health
Good eyesight is very important and all of us want to keep our eyes healthy for as long as possible. Here are some guidelines and tips on how to maintain your eyesight and a lifestyle conducive to good eye health. Make sure you schedule a regular eye exam. Most doctors recommend a once a year […]
Sleep Deprivation
In today’s society, sleep can be hard to come by due to the long workdays and early mornings that many Americans have to endure. Coffee will remedy a tired mind but that is not the only consequence that comes with sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation also has adverse effects on your eyesight and general overall health. […]
Vitamin A and Your Eyes
Many people have questions regarding vitamin A and the benefits of taking it to ward off eye disease. Is blindness caused by a vitamin A deficiency? Is consuming too much Vitamin A dangerous to my health? Finally, will taking vitamin A improve my vision? Vitamin A is comprised of antioxidant compounds that contribute to the […]
Fashionable Glasses
While glasses are meant to protect your eyes, they can quite easily make you stand out in others’ eyes when used as a fashion statement. When summertime rolls around and you are looking for an accessory to add to your image at the pool, beach, or backyard barbeque, pay careful attention to your choice of […]
Sports eye protection
Risk for eye injury is high in all sports whether contact or non-contact. The way to combat this inherent risk is by using protective eyewear. Players, parents and coaches realize that wearing eye protection makes it safer for the participants and with corrective protective eyewear, may actually improve performance. One concern that athletes could have […]
How Allergies Affect The Eye
There are many different eye allergies with a variety of available treatments. Eye allergies develop when the body’s immune system is irritated by the presence of an allergen in your eye and an allergic reaction occurs. The cells in your eye that sense these allergens are the “mast cells”. An allergic reaction occurs when these […]
Eye Allergies and Treatment
Allergies are very common once the weather starts to warm up and they can be very irritating for those of us susceptible to them. Thankfully, treatment does not have to be very expensive and is usually quite accessible. Here is some information regarding allergies and how they affect the eye. The symptoms of eye allergies […]