peripheral vision

The human eye is an amazing work of nature. It is a combination of muscles and lenses working together to send messages to the brain that come back with perceived images. Peripheral vision is just one part of the overall ability to see, and there are some pretty neat things about this area of eyesight. […]

Vision changes are a natural part of aging, but that doesn’t mean you have to succumb to age-related eye health and vision changes. It is a good idea to educate yourself about the kinds of vision changes that go along with aging. This can help you to be aware of any problems that may arise. […]

Over your lifetime, your eyes will generally degrade in some way. Maintaining your vision requires staying informed, like learning how to improve peripheral vision. Your peripheral vision is what allows you to see objects around you without having to turn your head or move your eyes.  It helps you sense anything moving within your field […]

Peripheral awareness is the ability to see action or objects that are not in your direct line of vision. Instead, they take place on the sides and outskirts of your field of vision. Just think about when you are driving during rush hour. You’re focused on the car in front of you because traffic is […]

Your eyes are obviously a very important part of your body. You need them to see clearly and go about your everyday life. For athletes, vision is an integral function of their passion, hobby, and/or career. It’s important to ensure that your vision stays in the best condition for as long as possible. Moreover, if […]

Our readers visit our site to learn about vision care and take our eye vitamins for a variety of reasons, from strengthening near and far vision to slowing down and treating aging vision and astigmatism. Still, out of all those, you’ll likely find a couple unusually popular reasons, like maybe finally getting rid of those pesky […]

Nearsightedness or myopia is a condition that many people will experience during their lifetime. The inability to focus on objects far away is sometimes a result of the natural aging process of your body which weakens your eye muscles. But, it can also be spurred by excessive screen time and not exercising your eye muscles […]

According to a recent study, playing video games can actually improve vision. Neuroscientist Daphne Bavelier and her team tested the vision of seven patients after 10 hours per week of playing. They played no more than two hours per day over a nine-week period. The results were unexpected, especially among disgruntled girlfriends and concerned parents. […]

Almost every high school in America has those famous Friday night football games throughout the fall. We even center the social event of homecoming around it. But, partying and celebration aside, football is a tough and competitive sport. It is rather complex too. It requires players to not only be physically capable but mentally prepared. […]