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Is There a Connection Between Cholesterol and Cataracts?

Is There a Connection Between Cholesterol and Cataracts?

High cholesterol is one health issue most people have some sort of connection to. With dietary patterns being what they are these days, many people will suffer from elevated cholesterol levels in their lifetime.  High cholesterol levels can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis (the hardening and narrowing of the arteries). This makes a person […]

Do Contact Lenses Come with Potential Health Risks?

Do Contact Lenses Come with Potential Health Risks?

If you need corrective eyewear to see properly, chances are, you have contact lenses. It’s the lens of choice both for cosmetic and practical reasons. Some people don’t like the look of glasses, while others can’t have external lenses like eyeglasses because of their line of work or hobbies. No matter what the motive, contact […]

Top 3 Dangers to Your Eyesight

Top 3 Dangers to Your Eyesight

Let’s be honest: no one is perfect. Whether it’s going to bed just a little too late or saying yes to that daily donut in the breakroom, it can be hard to make the best choices 100 percent of the time. The same goes for choices that impact our vision.  We eat junk food, we […]

Can Obesity Be a Factor in Poor Vision Health?

Can Obesity Be a Factor in Poor Vision Health?

In recent years, obesity has been a huge problem for many developed nations. The world’s obesity rate has tripled since 1975, which is definitely sobering. As the years go by, obesity rates seem to keep climbing. At the same time, the amount of obesity-related diseases, like heart disease, also increases. While it is clear there […]

Vision Solutions for Over 60s

Vision Solutions for Over 60s

Entering your 60s brings lots of exciting changes. With retirement on the horizon and the possible arrival of grandchildren, this decade could very well be the best of your life. However, with aging comes many less pleasant changes, too. You have a higher risk of contracting health problems that you’ve never experienced before. But have […]

Developing a Daily Eye Routine to Maintain Healthy Vision

Developing a Daily Eye Routine Image

As the old saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day, and the same goes for building a healthy lifestyle. It’s the little steps we take every day that build up over time and eventually lead to us achieving our goal weights or maximum gains. But, have you ever thought about how developing a daily […]

Improve Your Vision and Improve Your Life

Improve Your Vision and Improve Your Life

The beginning of the year often brings with it lists of goals for self-improvement. We often work on getting to the gym more often or cutting unhealthy foods from our diets. However, how often do we think about what we can do to improve our vision? While getting more sleep and getting our steps in […]

The Effects Contacts Have on Your Eyes

The Effects Contacts Have on Your Eyes

As we get older, more and more of us begin to experience vision issues. It’s all part of aging, and usually, there isn’t too much to worry about. As our vision changes, many of us need contacts or glasses to function in everyday life. For some of us, it is completely impossible to even get […]

The Importance of Regular Eye Exams

The Importance of Regular Eye Exams

Let’s face it: no one likes making appointments, much less going to them. Adding one more thing to the to-do list or taking time off work to go to a check-up of course makes them inconvenient. However, we cannot underestimate the importance of regular eye exams. Yes, it can be annoying to make the phone […]

Vision Solutions for 30s and Under

Vision Solutions for 30s and Under Image

Not many people think about their vision in their 20s and 30s. After all, these are the ages where we focus on building our careers and starting families. We may be in tune with keeping our bodies healthy overall through going to the gym and eating well, but our eye health may not be on […]

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Tyler Sorensen is the President and CEO of Rebuild Your Vision. Formerly, Tyler studied Aeronautics (just like his brother) with the dream of becoming an airline pilot, however, after 9/11 his career path changed. After graduating top of his class with a Bachelor of Science in Informational Technologies and Administrative Management, he joined Rebuild Your Vision in 2002. With the guidance of many eye care professionals, including Behavioral Optometrists, Optometrists (O.D.), and Ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.), Tyler has spent nearly two decades studying the inner workings of the eye and conducting research.

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