If you’ve noticed some minor changes in your eye comfort, or even your vision, over the past few months, you’re not alone. With dropping temperatures comes one of the most common eye issues: dry eye. Luckily, there are many things you can do to take care of your eyes during the winter months. Keep reading […]
It’s no secret that women tend to deal with vision issues much more often than men. From conditions that develop with age to total blindness, a greater proportion of women across the globe need vision support. Here are a few statistics that demonstrate this point: Three million women suffer from dry eye syndrome, compared to […]
It’s no secret that we spend more time in the dark these days. Especially if you live in the north, it’s much more difficult to leave work before the sun sets. As winter deepens, we all start turning our porch lights on earlier. However, even that extra bit of artificial light may not be enough […]
What if we told you that one of the most common surgeries people undergo every day is actually really dangerous? Yes, a medical procedure touted to bring you perfect vision is actually often more of a nightmare. It’s estimated that over 700,000 people underwent LASIK eye surgery last year, but is the surgery really as […]
With the New Year comes many resolutions regarding health. Some people resolve to exercise more at the start of the year, leading to record gym attendance, while others vow to start a new diet or sleep more. If your list of resolutions includes benefitting your eye health (and it definitely should!), consider trying these six […]
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, making changes for your health is often at the top of the list. For many of us, that means adding a vitamin to our daily regimen. At Rebuild Your Vision, we are always advocating that you take vitamins for your eye health. But why? How do eye vitamins […]
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 holidays are always a time of new toys for kids. In today’s world, those holiday gifts often mean new screens. There is tons of research out there about how and why we should limit kids’ screen time, from attention concerns to social and emotional health. But, how do screens impact kids’ vision? And what […]
Behavioral optometry is a growing field. As a result, many people have never heard of it. If you’re one of them, you’re not alone! However, as part of the Rebuild Your Vision family, you are already contributing to this burgeoning field. This growing subspecialty of optometry uses vision therapy to expand vision care. You see, […]
Did you know that more than 1.8 million Americans over the age of 40 have symptoms of age-related macular degeneration? This disease is more commonly referred to by its abbreviation, AMD. Even though this condition is so common, many people don’t know what this disease is and how macular degeneration affects vision. Knowledge is power, […]
