Have you ever dropped your cellphone in the toilet, or other (horrible) body of water? How about knocking over a glass of red wine while gesturing at the dinner table? Were you good at playing catch as a kid, or did the others make fun of the way you threw the ball? These are all … Read more
Just like any health checkup, it is important to get your eyes checked regularly. Making sure you are doing all you can to keep your eyes healthy is important but there are many myths out there that can make this difficult. Read on to put some of the top eyesight myths into perspective. For more … Read more
As age begins to creep up on all of us, the inevitable aches and pains start to become more prevalent. Our joints don’t work quite as well as they used to. We wake up with back, shoulder or neck pain we never noticed before. And around age 40, many of us notice that our eye … Read more
As we age, the proteins inside the lens of your eye can clump together, turning the lens from clear to cloudy. Certain behaviors like overexposure in the sun without eye protection, smoking, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, or use of steroid medications may put you at higher risk for a cataract (or cataracts) to … Read more
Deciding whether vision correction surgery is right for you can prove to be a challenging task. When you start researching, there seems to be an endless stream of information about why you should elect to get vision correction surgery. This is why it is important to discuss your desire to learn more about vision correction … Read more
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision loss in those aged over 50. It causes a gradual loss of central (but not peripheral) vision. While painless, AMD can interfere with simple everyday activities, such as the ability to see faces, drive, read, write, or do close … Read more
Eye Floaters: The Causes and What You Can Do Ever experience small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision? These are called eye floaters. You can often see them when looking at a plain background, like a blank white wall or blue sky. They can appear as black or gray dots or threadlike stands … Read more
Eye Exercises: Can They Help Reverse Eye Damage? We use our eyes for everything on a daily basis. Whether it’s reading or using a computer, our eyes are constantly hard at work. Because our eyes work so hard, they can get exhausted and strained often, which can lead to overall eye damage. It is important … Read more
How to Manage Living with Macular Degeneration As we age, our vision degrades, affecting our ability to read, drive, use a computer, watch television, and even make out faces. Symptoms of age-related vision degradation include the need for more light, difficulty reading or doing close-up work, problems with glare, changes in color perception, and reduced tear … Read more
The Age of Eye Care: Tips for Elderly Patients It’s no secret that as we age, our vision begins to suffer. If you are an elderly person who is struggling with their vision, these tips can help make things easier on you. It’s All about Nutrition We can’t stress enough how a nutritious diet is … Read more