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, […]
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for those over the age of 60, making prevention essential as you age. And, if you’ve recently had eye surgery, you’re more prone to getting it. For such a prominent and detrimental disease, you’d think there would be a cure. As of yet, researchers have not […]
Here at Rebuild Your Vision, we talk about cataracts a lot. As you know by now, cataracts are not a disease to put on the back burner and worry about later. Yes, over half of all Americans over 80 years old have this disease. However, it also affects younger adults, especially those who fall into […]
No matter what age your child is, now is the perfect time for a routine eye exam. You may be thinking, “My baby is too young to need that yet.” But, this couldn’t be further from the truth. So, now you may be asking, “Well, when should my baby have their first eye test?” Let’s […]
Life today is full of stress. You may feel like you’re always rushing from work to the train to home to the gym and then back again. Between running from one place to another, we pull out our smartphones. We’re either checking emails, messages, or playing games to pass the time. You may be staring […]
We have always been told about the importance of taking care of our eyes, from the time we were very young. I mean, who doesn’t remember their mom saying “Eat your carrots, they’re good for your eyes”? The trouble is that too often it is not much more than a lecture with little guidance. Now, […]
Sadly, it’s an unavoidable fact that as we age, most of us will have trouble with our vision. This becomes even more evident when it comes to aging eyes and driving. Do you remember how excited you were when you got your first driver’s license? You went through all the training, passed the vision test, […]
Just like cars that need oil, our bodies are intricate machines that need fatty acids to run well. Yes, you heard me right! This is one fat that is not only good for your body but is essential for your body to work the way it’s supposed to: Omega-3. This oil is one of these […]
