Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness for those 55 and older worldwide, according to the World Health Organization’s analysis of the most recent census. More than half of Americans over the age of 75 have some degree of cataract formation in their eyes. With so many people experiencing the effects of this eye condition, […]
Let’s face it, we’ve all faced the temptation to throw another one back or join our coworkers for a smoke break. On top of that, it’s hard for many of us to find the motivation to hit the gym before or after a long day of work. However, if your lifestyle includes drinking a lot, […]
Women have always had a one-up on men because it’s said that women live longer than men. But it turns out that living longer than men may not be something worth cheering for. It also means women are much more likely to experience problems with their eyesight and even lose their sight before men do. […]
Eye problems are common as people age. Each year, thousands of people walk around without any type of vision correction. Many of them don’t even realize that they aren’t seeing as well as they should. Normally, eye problems are easy to spot in adults because adults are very vocal about their vision, unlike children and […]
A lot of folks talk about LASIK surgery as the easiest and fasted way to say goodbye to glasses forever. You may even have a few friends who swear by LASIK. Perhaps they’re pushing you to hop aboard the LASIK train too. Maybe you’ve even called up a doctor or two to get information and […]
LASIK became a viable option for improving eyesight without glasses or contact lenses in 1992. Since then, over 28 million LASIK surgeries have been performed. However, big numbers don’t always mean best results. Today, it seems like more and more people are opting to get surgery on their eyes instead of first exploring natural alternatives, […]
Technology has become an even bigger part of life than it was even just a few years ago. Computers, cell phones, tablets, and video games are staples in homes and even schools these days. It’s no wonder that many parents don’t realize just how much time their children are spending on electronic devices. Or, the […]
Do you suffer from poor vision? Tired of always having to wear your glasses? What about those times you sit down at a restaurant only to realize you forget your glasses at home? It’s situations like these that make many people consider LASIK eye surgery. However, most of us don’t know about all the risks […]
Of all the sudden changes that we can experience with our sight, double vision is probably among the most alarming. Also called diplopia, double vision has a number of causes, but all result in roughly the same problem – seeing one too many of each object you look at. Most of us have experienced double […]
We all know alcohol can affect our bodies negatively, and these effects can be both short and long term. But what exactly does alcohol do to our eyes? Alcohol can definitely have short term vision-altering effects, but what about repeated exposure to alcohol? Are there any permanent effects that you need to worry about? Read […]
