We’ve spoken before about how important it is for school-aged children to get their eyes checked so that they can flourish in the educational system. What we don’t talk a lot about, however, is how paying attention to your child’s eyes early on in life is setting them up for a lifetime of success. We […]
With all the 3-D movies being made recently, many people started wondering if viewing these movies could be harmful to your vision. The perception that they may harm your vision came about because many people have reported experiencing headaches, dizziness, and nausea after viewing a 3-D film. However, these symptoms are not an indication that […]
Many of us have had a migraine or a headache that was just so painful that it seemed to affect our eyesight. Though we may have just brushed it off as these vision symptoms “being in our head”, the truth is migraines and headaches significantly impact our eyesight. Headaches and migraines (especially ocular migraines) can […]
Having healthy eyes means having a healthy body, right? Everything in our body is connected, so maintaining our overall health is just as important as caring for our eyes. In fact, when you care for your eyesight through your dietary habits, you’re inevitably doing good things for the rest of your body as it needs […]
Like any part of our bodies, our eyes go through normal wear and tear. It doesn’t always mean anything is necessarily wrong or out of the ordinary. But, sometimes when our eyes go through sudden and severe vision changes, it may indicate an underlying health problem. You need to pay attention if you think your […]
There are a lot of vision disorders that can affect our eyesight and our overall eye health. However, very few affect our eyes as the Big Three do. Glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration are the most popular vision conditions that develop as we age. Unfortunately, the Big Three are extremely prevalent in our society. It’s […]
Good volleyball players must be athletic, and quick and be aware of the movement of not only the ball but the players around them. They play a fast-moving game and so must be hyperfocused when they are on the clock. Because of this, good vision is an integral part of being a good volleyball player. […]
If you really needed another reason not to drink and drive, here it is: alcohol decreases your night vision. It’s no secret that alcohol messes with your brain. It causes a whole slew of problems that can inhibit your ability to drive. Some communities simulate this by providing a pair of “drunk goggles” and allowing […]
If you’re one of the unlucky people who have to wear glasses or contacts to see, you no longer have to fret when you’ve broken your glasses or lost a contact lens, because there is a way that will allow you to see without your glasses or contacts – at least for a little bit […]
Happy New Year! Congratulations to one and all for making it through another year. Now, let’s talk about resolutions. We don’t all make them, but an awful lot of us do. Twenty-nine percent of all Americans are estimated to set goals every year, most of which are related to health or exercise. Losing weight is […]
