Digital eye strain, sometimes known as Computer Vision Syndrome, is hardly a new issue in our society. However, it may seem more pronounced now since so many of us have shifted to remote work. Schools, too, require students and teachers to spend more time on computers as they have shifted to using technology for instruction. […]
If there’s one thing we’ve become more aware of as a society over the past couple of decades, it’s the importance of hydration. Or, at least our growing collection of trendy water bottles will tell you that! And, by and large, this trend is a good thing, because hydration is so important to almost every […]
People have been talking about blue light and its impact on eye health for many years now. But the problem just keeps getting bigger. As we spend more and more time at our screens, many of us are rightly asking questions about how that impacts our eyes. Most of these questions have to do with […]
If you’ve ever experienced chronic dry eye syndrome, you know how uncomfortable it can be. Whether you want to shed some tears over your latest read or you just need a little lubrication while staring at your work computer screen all day, not having enough moisture in your eyes can be downright painful. You may […]
As we age, our vision unfortunately deteriorates. For most of us, this deterioration is marked by one of three diseases: glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration (often referred to as AMD). Considered the “Big Three,” these diseases impact over 40 million people in the United States – 4.2 million have glaucoma, 20.5 million have cataracts, and […]
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 […]
Some experts have estimated that nearly 40 percent of the U.S. population is affected by myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness. Just as it sounds, nearsightedness means that you can see pretty well up close. But, while that sounds nice, the problem is that myopic eyes struggle to see objects at a distance. This condition […]
Changing seasons can bring about a lot of excitement. It’s always fun to pull out those cozy sweaters, anticipate ski trips, and even just enjoy cozy movies on the couch as it snows outside. However, transitioning into the colder months has its drawbacks, too, and for some more than others. This is because the further […]
It’s no secret that hockey goalies need to be tough. From crouching on the ice for three periods of play to being willing to take a puck to any given part of their body (with padding, of course, but still), there’s a lot of tenacity when it comes to defending the hockey goal. But what […]
As the new year approaches, many people anticipate what a change in the calendar will bring. Some subscribe to the Chinese lunar zodiac, which runs on 12-year cycles. Twenty-twenty-five was the year of the snake, which many took to be a year of shedding habits that no longer serve them. Twenty-twenty-six, on the other hand, […]
