Let’s face it: it’s now very clear that LASIK is not all it once promised to be. Here at Rebuild Your Vision, we’ve never been big supporters of this procedure. It’s needlessly invasive and not always effective. Plus, more and more patients are finding that, while their procedure corrected their vision for a while, it […]
Age-related macular degeneration is one of the most common and most unavoidable eye conditions. This is because, as we age, our bodies naturally degenerate, and this, of course, includes our eyes. And, as the population gets older overall, the number of cases of AMD will only rise. Luckily, there is a lot you can do […]
The difference between regular vs behavioral optometry is, as you might expect, a big one. However, despite this significant difference, the exact nature of behavioral optometry is not well understood. If you haven’t heard of this type of optometry before, you’re not alone. Like vision science, behavioral optometry is a growing field. And, complicating the matter […]
Perhaps one of the best societal developments of the 21st century is that therapy in general has become more mainstream. More people than ever are seeking out professional psychological help for mental health issues, to the point that many licensed therapists have a waitlist. One type of therapy that hasn’t become so mainstream (yet!) is […]
Macular degeneration is unfortunately on the rise in the U.S., and likely across the globe. This is largely due to the fact that our population is aging, and this disease is pretty much inevitable as our bodies age. In fact, it is estimated that nearly 20 million U.S. adults live with some form of macular […]
We talk a lot about declining vision here at Rebuild Your Vision, and we talk even more about how to prevent it. What we don’t talk about as much, though, is low vision. But what does low vision mean? This condition is caused by a disease and is not correctable with regular lenses or eyeglasses. […]
Perhaps one of the most difficult parts of getting older is losing independence. Whether this means needing assistance in your own home or moving in with your kids or into an assisted living center or nursing home, it can be an emotional event for everyone involved. Often, a big reason older adults get to the […]
Hopefully, by now, you know just how important it is to get your eyes examined regularly. While it can be annoying to add one more thing to your to-do list, an annual or biannual check-up can do a lot to preserve your vision long term. But when exactly should those regular eye exams start? The […]
If your child recently went back to school and suddenly also needed another trip to the eye doctor, you’re not alone. Vision problems often become evident in children right after school starts in the fall. Kindergartners and first graders are often the biggest culprits. This is because these new educational experiences bring new challenges that […]
It’s no secret that the past decade has seen the rise of smartphone culture in the U.S. Eighty-four percent of Americans now own smartphones, to say nothing of the number that have computers and televisions as well. All those devices stack up to some serious screen time, and while that might be less than healthy […]
