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Society has us believing that getting older is something to fear. Our hair will turn gray or fall out, our joints will stiffen, our backs will ache, and worst of all, our eyesight will fade. But this doesn’t have to be the case, especially for our eyes. We hit the gym to take care of […]

Exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun or artificial sources, like a tanning bed, can be damaging to your vision. The risk of sunburn on your skin and eyes is high. However, your eyes do not get sunburned the same way your skin does. They will not turn pink or red or become […]

The choices you make every day have an impact on your eyesight for years to come. Every day, we do things that are not healthy for our eyes.  We eat junk food, we forget our sunglasses, and we continue habits that just aren’t good for us. Just by making better choices, we can prolong our […]

In the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, there’s a lack of bright light in winter. This can cause a condition known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. The symptoms of seasonal affective disorder are similar to those of many types of depression. SAD can bring feelings of misery, hopelessness, and despair. Fatigue and lethargy can make […]

Have you ever thought about how much more you would get out of life if your vision was better? Imagine what your life would be like with stronger eyesight. Better vision could keep small aggravations away and allow you to do more things. Sometimes, when our vision isn’t perfect, we assume that’s how it’ll be […]

As we get older, the eyes change and have different needs. Generally, people in their 20s and 30s have strong, clear vision. This age group is too young for the aging process to cause problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, and other common age related eye problems. If you are encountering eye problems at this […]

There are many factors that could hinder your vision during the cold winter months. One of the most common problems people are faced with during winter is dry eyes. But, these winter eye care tips will help you combat this annoying, uncomfortable condition. First, you need to understand the causes and symptoms of dry eyes. […]

Research from the American Optometric Association discusses how crucial vitamin D is for our eyes, bones, and heart. Having a deficiency can lead to many types of cancers as well as eye conditions. When we think about nutrients for eye health, we often jump to beta-carotene. But, vitamin D is incredibly necessary for eye health […]