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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Let’s face it: life is full of stress. From work to family life to global events, daily life certainly takes its toll on our nervous systems. And, stress isn’t always bad, either! Sometimes we go through more stressful periods because of exciting life events, or because we are doing really worthwhile work at our jobs. […]
We all know that our bodies are bound to change as we age. Systems slow down, injuries occur, and we just aren’t the same person we were in our 20s, for better or worse! Our eyes are no exception. Vision changes are a natural part of aging, but luckily, in this case, knowledge is power. The […]
Eye health involves more than just clear vision or 20/20 eyesight. One crucial but often overlooked measurement is eye pressure – also known as intraocular pressure (IOP). So, what is normal eye pressure, and why does it matter for your long-term vision health? Before we get into those specifics, let’s talk a little more about […]
We’ve all been there – at some point or another, we’ve grumbled about our depth perception after stubbing our toe while walking down the hall or bumping our head while getting into the car. Or, if you’ve ever tried on a friend’s glasses with the wrong prescription and realized you’ve lost the ability to judge […]
If you have a refractive error, there’s a good chance it’s astigmatism. In fact, nearly one-third of Americans suffer from this condition. But before you run to the eye doctor for corrective surgery, you may want to think again. Doctors are performing fewer and fewer LASIK surgeries as the years go on, and for good […]
There is one eye condition that many aging adults develop almost without warning. About three million Americans have glaucoma, but only half are aware of it. Unfortunately, this isn’t a condition you can just grit your teeth and get through, or ignore and hope it gets better. Untreated, glaucoma can lead to blindness. In fact, […]
