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7 Common Eye Issues to Watch Out for as You Age

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It’s no secret that as your body ages, it changes. From wrinkling skin to less mobility in the joints, time takes a toll. Unfortunately, the same goes for your vision. As time passes, eye issues develop with age that impact many different areas of vision, causing issues from cataracts to glaucoma. And, our eyes change […]

7 Ways Excessive Drinking Can Cause Vision Problems

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Here at Rebuild Your Vision, we talk a lot about healthy habits – especially healthy habits that will benefit your vision in the long term. So, it might seem like we’d be against consuming alcohol because of all its potential negative impacts. However, we’re all for imbibing in a cold beverage with your coworkers or […]

Does Astigmatism Have an Impact on Driving Performance?

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If you’ve ever been to the eye doctor (which we certainly hope you have!), you’ve probably heard the word “astigmatism” thrown around at some point. And, this is for good reason, as astigmatism is one of the most common vision issues out there. A recent study conducted in Sichuan, China found that out of 21,415 […]

Eye Safety for College Students

Eye Safety for College Students

With the start of the semester just around the corner, college students know that long study days are quickly approaching. With so much information to take in in such a short period of time, it’s no secret that you’ll be putting your eyes to work, whether it’s through reading dense textbooks or staring at the […]

Computer Vision Syndrome: You’re Not Alone

Computer Vision Syndrome: You are not alone

In a world increasingly dependent on computers and technology, nearly everyone is putting serious strain on their eyes. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a problem involving your eyes and vision that occurs when you spend too much time on the computer. Going by this definition, nearly everyone in the world suffers from CVS. If you […]

How Much Does LASIK Eye Surgery Cost?

How Much Does LASIK Eye Surgery Cost?

LASIK surgery is often touted as a quick and easy way to say goodbye to wearing corrective lenses forever. You may even have a few friends who swear by LASIK. Perhaps they’re pushing you to hop aboard the LASIK train too. If so, you probably learned that there is no absolute answer to the question, […]

How a Healthy Diet Can Improve Blurry Night Vision

How a Healthy Diet Can Improve Blurry Night Vision

There can be several underlying causes of blurry vision at night. One of the best ways to address the problem is to first find out why you are experiencing blurry vision. It could be cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, myopia, astigmatism or some other eye ailment. After learning the underlying cause, it is easier to address the […]

Americans Don’t Know the Real Dangers of UV Rays

Americans Don’t Know the Real Dangers of UV Rays

Whether you’re someone with a history of skin cancer in your family or you’re just trying to prevent premature aging, we hope you never spend prolonged periods in the sun without lathering on some sunscreen. But did you know that it’s just as important to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays? This is a […]

Chronic Dry Eye Becoming a Serious Problem

Chronic Dry Eye Becoming a Serious Problem

As the changing seasons bring more wind and changes in weather, you may notice that your eyes feel drier. Or, perhaps you’ve been struggling with dry eye for a long time. Chronic dry eye is a condition that occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears. It can cause sufferers to experience itchiness, blurred vision, […]

Best Eye Vitamins for Athletes

Best Eye Vitamins for Athletes

Whenever an athlete gets injured, there are many conversations in the media about what it will take for them to recover and how it will impact both their and their team’s futures. But, have you ever considered what would happen if an athlete developed a vision issue? For athletes, vision is an integral function of […]

About the Author

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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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