If you’ve felt intensely tired for many months at a time, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that millions of people worldwide suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS. However, the exact number is unknown because so many cases go undiagnosed. But what makes chronic fatigue syndrome different from just being tired? Well, it’s tiredness that […]
Blurry vision is one of the most frustrating issues a person can experience. This is in large part due to the fact that so many different conditions can cause blurry vision, so it’s hard to know what exactly is causing this symptom. In some cases, it’s something temporary, like fatigue or digital eye strain. In […]
LASIK eye surgery has long been touted as a relative “quick fix” for refractive errors, like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. This surgery has little downtime and often improves patients’ vision by using a highly specialized laser to alter the shape of the cornea. Unfortunately, for many people, the surgery doesn’t go quite as planned. While […]
Astigmatism, or irregular curvature of the cornea, is a fairly common refractive error. According to the Cleveland Clinic, about one-third of the global population suffers from astigmatism. Even though most people have probably at least heard of this issue, few are aware that there are different astigmatism levels. As you might expect, these different levels […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with a refractive error, such as hyperopia, myopia, or astigmatism, it’s more than likely that you’ve also been prescribed corrective lenses. And, sometimes, corrective lenses have their place and make sense. However, our longtime readers know that our first move at Rebuild Your Vision is always going to be to suggest […]
We all know that our bodies are bound to change as we age. Systems slow down, injuries occur, and we just aren’t the same person we were in our 20s, for better or worse! Our eyes are no exception. Vision changes are a natural part of aging, but luckily, in this case, knowledge is power. The […]
Blurry vision is a common symptom of vision that just isn’t quite up to snuff. Part of what makes blurry vision so frustrating, though, is that there are many different causes. Some people experience blurry vision every so often when they have a migraine. Others suffer from it more permanently due to issues like cataracts, […]
If you have a refractive error, there’s a good chance it’s astigmatism. In fact, nearly one-third of Americans suffer from this condition. But before you run to the eye doctor for corrective surgery, you may want to think again. Doctors are performing fewer and fewer LASIK surgeries as the years go on, and for good […]
Whether your vision has gradually changed for the worse as you age or you were born with less-than-perfect eyesight, if your eyes don’t quite see the way they should, you’ve likely been prescribed some corrective lenses. A new pair of glasses or contacts comes with the promise of much-improved vision, and thus much-improved quality of […]
Let’s face it: sometimes, drinking alcohol can be fun – for some people. And, when done responsibly, the negative impacts should be minimal, right? For the most part, sure. In fact, some studies even show that an occasional glass of red wine is good for you due to its antioxidant content. However, it’s also true […]
