Smoking Versus Eye Health
Smoking causes harm to every organ in the body, including the eyes. We usually think of lung cancer first when it comes to the harms of smoking, and maybe we think of oral health issues next, but even the parts of the body that don’t come into direct contact with the smoke are in danger. […]
Smoking Puts Eye Health at Risk
Smoking damages the entire body, and the eyes are no exception. The main health risk that tends to come to mind with a smoking habit is lung cancer, perhaps followed by oral health problems, but it doesn’t merely harm the parts of the body that come into direct contact with the smoke. Studies show that […]
Smart Contact Lenses?
It wasn’t so long ago that the idea of a smart contact lens seemed like the stuff of science fiction, but it’s pretty close to becoming science fact. What exactly are smart contact lenses, and what would they be for? Let’s take a look at a few of the different possibilities we could be seeing […]
Sleep and Vision
When we don’t manage to get a full night’s sleep, we feel it long into the next day. Studies show that sleep deprivation has similar effects on the body and mind as alcohol. But what does sleep have to do with eyesight? You might be surprised. Getting enough sleep does wonders for our overall health, […]
Sleep And Eye Health
When we don’t get a good night’s sleep, we can really feel it in the morning. That grogginess, difficulty concentrating, and slowed reaction time — we all know the feeling. Lack of sleep, especially when it happens on a regular basis, can have many negative effects on our health, both short-term and long-term, including a […]
Simple Steps To Relieve Computer Eye Strain
Many of us have jobs that require up to eight hours a day in front of a screen—and we usually accrue more screen time when we get home! Such a significant portion of our day spent hunched over a keyboard can take a toll on our body and our vision. In fact, Computer Vision Syndrome can […]
September is Sports Eye Safety Month
With school back in session, sports are also in full swing! September is a good reminder to keep your children’s eyes safe (and yours!) while they participate in sporting events. Basketball is the #1 sport for eye injuries. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), one in 10 college basketball players will suffer an eye […]
Remember to use your FLEX money!
It’s crazy to think there are only two months left in 2017. So if you have not used your FLEX money yet, now is the time to think about it! What is FLEX money? A flexible spending account is offered by some employers to their employees. It allows the employee to set aside wages for […]
Recognizing Childhood Vision Problems
Healthy, functioning eyesight is incredibly important to a child’s education and development. That’s because as much as 80% of all learning is visual, and experts estimate that more than half of childhood learning difficulties are the result of undiagnosed vision problems. So what can parents do to make sure their child doesn’t experience the setbacks […]
Reading Glasses: What You Need To Know
The great Dr. Seuss once said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Reading a good book is a wonderful way to feed our curiosity and fuel our intellect. But as we age, it may become more difficult to make out […]