It’s well-known that eyesight tends to deteriorate with age. Of course, cataracts are a major contributing factor. It’s estimated that 68 percent of people over the age of 79 have some degree of cataract formation in their eyes. Cataract risk in men and women also increases with diabetes. While women experience cataracts more frequently than […]
We all want the best for our kids. We try to feed them healthy foods, take them to the doctor annually, get them involved in activities that are good for them—the list goes on. Of course, one of the most important things we can do for our kids is take care of their vision. But […]
Nearly every commercial you see on TV these days advertises something to make you look younger. They make it seem like aging is the worst. 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 […]
It isn’t uncommon to see kids with smartphones these days. Why shouldn’t they have them? They can be exceptional learning tools, help your children keep in contact with friends and family, be used for emergencies, and can capture some truly great moments. But how does a smartphone affect the eyes of your child? For all […]
Welcome to part two of our mini-series on common eye problems in preschoolers. In part one, we outlined three of the most common eye conditions your preschooler may be subject to developing: amblyopia (lazy eye), hyperopia (farsightedness) and myopia (nearsightedness). Eye problems in preschoolers are even more stressful than eye problems in adults. Today, we’re […]
Early childhood is an exciting time for both kids and parents. Kids spend their days discovering the world by reading (or rather looking at pictures while you read to them), playing games, jumping, running, crawling and rolling around. Parents get to rediscover the wonder of the world through their child’s eyes. You want your preschooler […]
It can be easy to tell if you’re farsighted because your vision will be blurry when you look at things up close, but you’ll be able to see things clearly in the distance. And it can be easy to tell if you’re nearsighted, because you’ll be able to see things up close clearly, but struggle […]
LASIK surgery has long been touted as the fix-all for vision. If you can’t see perfectly, you may be seriously considering scheduling a consult. After all, it’s not particularly invasive, and it’s pretty commonplace. However, LASIK surgery comes with a bed of risks ranging from overcorrection to vision loss to glares and double vision. A […]
Blue light has been a buzzword in the visual health space for the past few years, and for good reason. Whether you are trying to improve your sleep at night or just protect your eyes long-term, your eye doctor may have recommended adding some sort of blue light filter to your screens or lenses or […]
Do you have cataracts? Are you sick and tired of diminishing vision because of your cataracts? If you said yes to either of these questions, then you must be one of the many people who are contemplating cataract surgery. But like any surgery, you might find yourself asking whether it’s the right choice for you. […]
