If you’ve been to the eye doctor, you’ve likely heard of astigmatism. This eye condition is one of the most common contributors to less-than-perfect vision. In fact, more people have astigmatism than you may think (and many do not even know it, especially if it is slight). If you have blurry vision or have been […]
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 as we were in our 20s, for better or worse! Vision changes are a natural part of aging, but that doesn’t mean you have to succumb to age-related eye health […]
Everyone’s got their funny little habits. They range from quirky, to cute, to well, sort of gross (nail biters, unite), but they’re all generally pretty harmless. However, as we always seem to say, even the little things can have big impacts on your sensitive eyes. Here are a couple of the everyday bad habits many […]
We all know that maintaining a full field of vision is important. Arguably, though, one of the most important components of vision is peripheral awareness. Just think about when you are driving during rush hour. You’re focused on the car in front of you because traffic is starting and stopping very rapidly. However, you still […]
Some things improve with age, but unfortunately, the human eye is not one of them. We’ve talked extensively about common eye conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, glaucoma, and cataracts on our blog. But aging is unavoidable, and with age comes natural vision deterioration. If you suffer from poor eyesight caused by aging vision, medically known […]
It’s no secret that fruit and vegetables are good for you because of their many beneficial nutrients. But did you know that produce that is locally grown is even better for you than what you may typically find in the supermarket? Not just better for your overall health, but a local diet even has major […]
Most people would probably agree that there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. With work and taking care of the kids to making dinner and cleaning the house to running errands and paying bills, it often feels like there simply aren’t enough hours to get everything done. So, what do […]
We’re always looking for new ways to boost our eye health and watching out for lifestyle habits that can impact our vision. And when a new study emerges that proves one of our “bad habits” is actually good for us, then that’s cause for celebration! By now, most of us have heard that the occasional […]
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 […]
Peripheral vision is essential to a quality life. We use it for everything from driving to our favorite places to playing our favorite sports. But, as we age, peripheral vision can start to decline. So, what can we do to improve peripheral vision? Peripheral vision is so important because it helps you sense anything moving […]
