Optimal eye health is the gateway to overall wellness. Without a proper care plan in place, it can be difficult to make arrangements for eye care and detect vision issues as well as potential diseases. That’s why managed eye care is critical for health.
Category: General vision articles
Eye Safety at Home
Imagine losing your vision due to an accident that could have been prevented. Your quality of life can be changed in an instant. Roughly 2.4 million eye injuries occur in the United States annually. These accidents can happen at work, in the home, or during sports causing vision damage and even blindness. The good news is that 90% of […]
More than meets the eye? The link between the eyes and heart
More in common than meets the eye? Evidence suggests that the eyes and the heart, two very different organs, have more in common than one might expect. They share many characteristics that may help in the detection, prevention, and treatment of multiple health conditions.
A Healthy Diet Can Improve Eye Health and Productivity
Research has determined that a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition, can significantly reduce the risk of eye health problems.
Life-saving Eye Exams – Five Ways an Eye Exam Could save Your Life
Did you know that having a regular eye exam could potentially save your life? The eyes are said to be the windows into our overall health.
How do blue light glasses work?
Let’s face it, we are constantly surrounded by screens on a daily basis. The COVID-19 pandemic has made avoiding digital devices even harder.
Know how to properly wear and care for your contact lenses
August 17-21, 2020 marks the seventh annual Contact Lens Health Week – a CDC strategy to increase public health awareness of how to safely care for and wear contact lenses.
Routine Eye Exams Are Important at All Ages
Routine eye exams are an important and effective form of preventative medicine for all age groups. Whether someone is eight or 80, eye exams are critical for vision and eye health, as well as offering a way to identify myriad other health conditions.
Healthy eating tips that support eye health
Did you know that adding certain nutrients to your diet can help preserve your vision and improve eye health? Research conducted by the National Eye Institute (NEI) confirmed that certain variations of nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, Omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, and zeaxanthin, and zinc may help preserve vision and reduce the risk […]
Thinking About Scheduling an Eye Exam during COVID-19: Here Are Five Steps to Take
Here are 5 steps to take in order to have a successful visit with your eye care professional.
Digital eye strain
With the increasing use of digital devices, many individuals suffer from eye discomfort after prolonged screen use (more than two hours). This is known as digital eye strain.