New to Glasses? Here’s What to Expect.
Embarking on your glasses journey? You’ll soon notice some subtle and surprising shifts in your everyday life — quirks and nuances you’d never anticipate. Ready to see how many you’ve already experienced? 1. Battles with Fog, Steam, and Humidity Removing the lid from a boiling pot or opening a hot oven can instantly cloak your […]
Nearsighted? Farsighted?
Ever confused by what those medical terms means? Let’s break them down! Emmetropia This means that a person can see clearly at all distances and they do not need glasses. The eyeball is the correct length and the correct power so that images will land perfectly in focus on the retina (which is the “seeing” […]
My eye is red and itchy?
“I get an itch in my eye that is very bothersome, and it also makes my eye red. Sometimes, I can’t help but rub it, which I know does not help. My wife thinks it could be stress, but what could it be?” Our listener to 103.3 US Country asks a detailed question about his […]
Merry Christmas and THANK YOU!
May your holidays be filled with joy! No matter which holiday your family celebrates (or none at all!), we hope that time spent with family and friends is joyful and memorable. The doctors and staff at Vision Source Mandan are thankful that you choose us for your eyecare services. We love getting to take care […]
Men’s Vision Health
Although men and women have a lot in common, there are a few differences when it comes to eyesight and vision health. Men have some advantages women lack, such as lower risk for eye diseases in general, but they also some disadvantages women don’t have to worry as much about. Let’s take a look at […]
May is UV awareness month!
Most people are aware of how UV light can damage your skin. However, have you thought about your eyes? There are three types of UV rays: A, B, and C. UVA rays are blocked by the Earth’s ozone layer. UVB rays are what causes a sunburn on your skin. This can also cause a […]
March is “Save your Vision” month
Did you know that what you eat is important for your eye health? March is designated as national “Save your Vision” month. Let’s take a moment to talk about which food nutrients can be beneficial for the eyes. Lutein and Zeaxanthin These nutrients are found in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale, and […]
Makeup Eye Safety Tips
Back in the old days, makeup was full of ingredients like lead, arsenic, and mercury. Thankfully we don’t have to worry whether or not we’re putting actual poison on our faces when we apply modern makeup, but we should still take a few precautions to protect our eyes from unnecessary injury and infection. There’s no […]
Makeup and Eye Safety
Cosmetics have come a long way from the toxic powders used in the Renaissance and Victorian eras. We’re very happy that modern makeup is free of ingredients like lead, arsenic, and mercury. Still, that doesn’t mean it’s all perfectly safe to have around the eyes. The old saying might be “beauty is pain,” but as […]
Maintaining Healthy Vision as We Age
A lot changes as we get older, including our eyesight. As we age, we should be vigilant in watching for signs of age-related vision loss, because early diagnosis is critical in preventing many sight-threatening conditions from progressing. We want our patients to be as informed as possible so that they can minimize their risks. We […]