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 […]
Want to keep your eyes and vision strong without resorting to corrective lenses or surgery? Consider trying these six superfoods for your eyes. You’ll not only get the benefits of protecting your vision, you’ll also be able to add some variety to your diet. Superfoods for Your Eyes: Goji Berries You may have heard of […]
When we are children, our parents start out telling us to take our vitamins. When asked why, they reply that they are good for us. Often, that’s not enough of a reason for a reluctant child. However, most parents couldn’t tell you exactly what vitamins do in our bodies. More specifically, they couldn’t tell you […]
What you eat and how you nourish your body can help you improve your vision and your overall health. Having enough of certain nutrients for your eyes through diet or supplements can help improve your vision. You can even protect against macular degeneration, reduce your risk for glaucoma, and enhance your night vision. In this […]
Did you know that 38 million Americans smoke cigarettes? And over 16 million of them are living with smoking-related diseases? We all know that smoking is bad for you and the effects of smoking on your eyes are extensive. But, did you know that the chemicals in cigarettes can harm the most sensitive part of the […]
Are you noticing a decline in your vision? Perhaps it’s getting harder to read road signs or restaurant menus. Maybe it gets even harder at night under low lighting. What’s going on? For most people, a slow decline in their vision is a normal sign of aging. Luckily, there are lots of things you can […]
Our bodies need a specific blend of vitamins and nutrients to function optimally and last well into our elderly years. Most of those critical vitamins come from our diets. Nearly 45 percent of child deaths are related to undernutrition. But it’s not only third-world countries that suffer from vitamin deficiencies. It’s common for Americans to […]
Your diet plays a huge role in the health of your eyes. What you put in your body either fuels or harms it. This does not necessarily mean that you need to lose weight to have healthy eyes, or, that you need to gain weight. It’s about what your diet consists of and the nutrients […]
Diabetes is a condition that is the direct result of having an excessive amount of glucose in the blood. This excess can affect many different areas of your body, including the eyes. It has been reported that conditions of the eyes that are directly related to diabetes are the leading cause of blindness in adults […]
