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4 Must-Have Natural Home Remedies

4 Must-Have Natural Home Remedies

If you’ve ever experienced a minor health issue in the middle of the night, you’ve probably scoured your house for natural home remedies that can ease your discomfort quickly. After all, no one wants to seek medical attention unnecessarily! But what about our eyes? What home remedies can we keep on hand to avoid annoying […]

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 […]

Always the Little Things: Bad Habits That Can Damage Your Eyes

Always the Little Things: Bad Habits That Can Damage Your Eyes

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 […]

CVS #1 Computer-Related Complaint in U.S.

CVS #1 Computer-related Complaint in U.S.

In a recent study, Microsoft found that the average worker spends seven hours a day in front of the computer. That’s more time than many people sleep. It’s no wonder that as our dependence on technology has grown, so have different technology-related health issues. One of the most prominent is Computer Vision Syndrome, or CVS. […]

How Important Is a Full Night’s Sleep for Eye Health?

How Important Is a Full Night’s Sleep for Eye Health?

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 […]

Contact Lens Irritations and Vision Damaging Risks

Contact Lens Irritations and Vision Damaging Risks

If you wear contacts, you’ve been there. While most cases of wearing soft contact lenses are relatively uneventful, every so often you have a day where they just don’t feel right. Bad contact days are usually nothing to worry about, but once in a while, it’s a signal that something deeper is going on. It’s […]

Computers and Your Eyes: The Negative Effects

Computers and Your Eyes Image

Over the last decade, workplaces have changed drastically. With more and more of our work being conducted digitally across all industries, people across the world are spending more and more time on the computer.  Many of us are all but glued to the screen all day long! If that’s you, you’re probably not thinking about […]

The Eye Damaging Effects of Decorative Contact Lenses

Decorative contact lenses can damage your eyes if they aren't properly prescribed.

Decorative contact lenses allow you to change your eye color and are often used as everyday fashion accessories. They are also often used as temporary decorations, like to make your eyes look creepy for Halloween. You may pick some up at your local costume store or order them from an online retailer. People wear them […]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Your Eyes

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Your Eyes

You may not have heard of it, but you may be suffering from it. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is extreme fatigue that lasts more than six months. It is an intense tiredness and weakness that does not improve quickly with rest. It can also become worse if the sufferer attempts physical activity or mental exertion. […]

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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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