Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 40 and are one of the top reasons for blindness in the world. Let’s take a closer look at what causes cataracts and what signs to look for. What are Cataracts? Our eyes have natural lenses. These lenses refract light […]
Our eyes are always producing tears, even when we don’t notice that they are there. Most of us think of tears as something that happens when we are sad or if we’ve been laughing so hard that we start to cry but in all actuality our tears are here for our eye health. It […]
Let’s just be honest our lives revolve around screens in this day in age. We are constantly in front of one screen or another, from the computer at work, using your ipad to study for school, or checking emails, playing games, etc. on our phones. With this being said, are you spending hours each day […]
What is Age-related Macular Degeneration??? Age-related Macular Degeneration also known as (AMD) is the leading cause to vision loss with millions of adults over the age of 50 already affected. There is no cure for this eye disease but there are symptoms you can look for and things you can do to try and […]
Thick Eyebrows… Do we need them?? Eyebrows come in a number of different shapes and sizes and are known to be a way we can express our moods but, did you know the real reason why we have eyebrows and eyelashes? Most people think we have them just for beauty or cosmetic purposes but they […]
We have been using makeup for decades but have you ever wondered if it could affect your eyesight? In many ways makeup is safe but there is also dangers using makeup near your eyes. Years ago makeup was a concern due to the disturbing amount of lead based powders. Now days you don’t really have […]
We all have nights here and there that we toss and turn and just overall don’t sleep well, but are those nights happening to often? Are these sleepless nights affecting your health in general? Yes, they probably are in one way or another they are. Did you know that sleep deprivation can affect your eye […]
As we have known for years exercise can help you shed those few extra unwanted pounds and generally help you stay healthy, but did you know that exercise can help preserve your vision? Studies that have been done over the last 10 years have found that exercising on a regular basis can help reduce your […]
Have you ever wondered how you got that scratch or those smears on your lenses? Or why your glasses don’t seem to fit your face properly anymore? These issues are most likely due to not caring for your glasses properly, with that being said we are going to cover some DO’s and DON’TS on how […]
How long has it been since you had your last eye exam? If you aren’t sure or if you know it has been awhile then it’s probably time to get in touch with your doctor’s office and make an appointment! In this blog we are going to discuss the importance of making sure you have […]