Yoga is a wonderful exercise for both flexibility and stress reduction. But did you know it can also benefit your eyes and vision? Our newest infographic shows you three yoga exercises for your eyes that can relieve eyestrain and support overall eye health.
Category: General vision articles
Hormonal Impact on Women’s Vision
Hormones are chemical messengers that travel throughout the body, from cell to cell, telling your body what to do and when and how to do it. There are hormones that dictate everything from thyroid health and stress reactions to hunger and sleepiness. Of all the hormones in the body, the sex hormones (namely estrogen) are […]
Discounted hearing aids thanks to your vision care benefits
Hearing tests are simple, painless, and widely available. This hearing health care plan is accessible to you and your family members through your BCBS FEP Vision plan.
Navigating the Insurance Lexicon
Insurance can be tricky place to navigate. Much like any field or discipline, it has its own set of terminology. The following list will help you to navigate the insurance lexicon so you can better understand your vision and eye care benefits.
Five Ways to Reduce Eyestrain at Your Desk
Whether you are talking about a cell phone, tablet, reader, computer, smart TV, or efficiency they provide is inarguable, these perks often come with a price – eyestrain.
Children, Sports, Concussions and Vision Impairment
Children and sports go together like baseball and apple pie. Unfortunately, sports and concussions also go hand-in-hand, and children are no exception.
15 facts about all-things eyes
Did you know that the eyes themselves are not what actually allow you to see? They are simply a conveyance for messages sent from the brain, via the optic nerve.
Top Eight Ways to Improve Vision over 50
Most adults start developing eyesight issues between their mid-40s and early 50s, particularly when reading and working on computers.
How to read your eyeglass prescription
If you suffer from certain eye problems, your doctor may prescribe eyeglasses to help with your eyesight. However, your prescription for eyeglasses contains numbers and abbreviated words that you may not be able to understand.
What to expect in a checkup eye exam
An eye exam consists of an array of tests carried out by an eye care professional or specialist who examines your vision and ability to focus on distinguishing objects. It is inclusive of all check-ups and analysis pertaining to the eye.
Pets and Vision: Why Some Pets Cause Eye Irritation
It’s estimated that 62% of American households have pets, and 10% of the populace have animal allergies. As such, a significant number of people are affected.