8 08, 2023

Feast Your Eyes On Healthy Foods

By |2023-08-07T16:08:59+00:00August 8th, 2023|Eyes|Comments Off on Feast Your Eyes On Healthy Foods

Did you know that healthy eating habits may delay age-related macular degeneration? According to the National Institutes of Health, it takes an average of 66 days for a new behavior to become automatic. Healthy eating is not just good for your eye health, but your overall health, and developing a healthy eating habit is always a good custom to incorporate [...]

1 08, 2023

What Are The Makings of the Human Eye?

By |2023-07-31T17:41:23+00:00August 1st, 2023|Eyes|Comments Off on What Are The Makings of the Human Eye?

Did you know that the human eye is a marvelous engineering feature? The human eye is one complex organ we should not take for granted. The miracle of seeing the beautiful world around you is the greatest gift we have as individuals. The uniqueness of these mysterious organs is why eyes make all magical experiences through sight. The human eye [...]

25 07, 2023

Know The Facts About How Glaucoma and Sleep Apnea Are Linked

By |2023-07-24T15:51:01+00:00July 25th, 2023|Eyes|Comments Off on Know The Facts About How Glaucoma and Sleep Apnea Are Linked

Do you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts while sleeping. OSA symptoms include loud snoring, gasping for air during sleep, feeling sleepy during the day, and waking with a headache. Leaving this condition untreated may lead to serious health problems like stroke, heart attack, or high blood [...]

18 07, 2023

What To Know About Color Blindness

By |2023-07-17T20:49:36+00:00July 18th, 2023|Eyes|Comments Off on What To Know About Color Blindness

Color blindness happens when you cannot see colors correctly, also known as color deficiency. Color blindness occurs when someone is unable to distinguish between specific colors. Color Blindness usually happens between greens and reds and occasionally blues. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, two types of cells detect light in the retina. The Rods detect only light and dark, which [...]

11 07, 2023

Are Your Eyes Prepared For Fun In The Pool?

By |2023-07-12T14:57:52+00:00July 11th, 2023|Eyes|Comments Off on Are Your Eyes Prepared For Fun In The Pool?

Having fun at the pool or doing water aerobics this summer can be a great way to cool off from the heat. Chlorine and Saline do a great job keeping the water clean, but they can also be hard on your eyes. Pools Are Tough on the Tear Film Chemicals in pool water wash away the tear film, a thin layer [...]

6 07, 2023

July Is Dry Eye Awareness Month

By |2023-07-06T18:59:30+00:00July 6th, 2023|Eyes|Comments Off on July Is Dry Eye Awareness Month

In 2005, the Sjögren's Foundation asked Congress to officially declare July "Dry Eye Awareness Month" to help increase dry eye awareness while educating people about the symptoms and treatment options for dry eye, and the Prevent Blindness organization also declared July as Dry Eye Awareness Month. We want to join the foundations to bring awareness about dry eye symptoms and [...]

28 06, 2023

July Is UV Safety Awareness Month

By |2023-06-28T19:19:55+00:00June 28th, 2023|Eyes|Comments Off on July Is UV Safety Awareness Month

Summer has finally arrived, and the sun is brightly shining with warm temperatures. It is a perfect time to share sun-smart awareness during UV Safety Awareness Month. Before you enjoy fun in the sun, either on vacation or relaxing in your backyard, here are some Sun Smart UV Safety Tips from the American Academy of Ophthalmology to prepare and protect [...]

21 06, 2023

Why Are Eyebrows and Eyelashes Important?

By |2023-06-21T14:36:20+00:00June 21st, 2023|Eyes|Comments Off on Why Are Eyebrows and Eyelashes Important?

Isn't it interesting that a study completed by MIT stated that it would be hard to recognize you if you did not have your eyebrows!? Our eyebrows and eyelashes frame our faces, but they don't just exist for our beauty. They also serve as protection, help us express emotion, and are our eye's first line of defense. According to the [...]

13 06, 2023

What You Need To Know About Retinal Detachment

By |2023-06-12T15:56:25+00:00June 13th, 2023|Eyes|Comments Off on What You Need To Know About Retinal Detachment

What Is a Detached Retina? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a detached retina is when the retina lifts away from the back of the eye like wallpaper peeling off the wall. What Causes a Detached Retina? Many things can cause a detached retina, and your eye doctor can inform you if you are more at risk than others. The [...]

31 05, 2023

June Is Cataract Awareness Month

By |2023-05-30T14:43:09+00:00May 31st, 2023|Eyes|Comments Off on June Is Cataract Awareness Month

Prevent Blindness has declared June as Cataract Awareness Month to raise cataract awareness and educate patients about one of the leading causes of treatable vision loss in the United States. According to Prevent Blindness, over 25 million Americans will develop cataracts. As the population in America ages, the number of cataract cases will likely increase by 50 percent to 38.5 [...]

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