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. […]
Depending on where you live, you may or may not have realized the unprecedented growth of hockey as a youth sport. More and more hockey leagues are popping up all over the country. Many of these kids have big dreams of playing in the NHL. After all, what young player wouldn’t dream of hoisting the […]
There are a lot of factors that can cause low vision or blindness, from eye diseases to missing nutrients. However, uncorrected refractive errors (UREs) are the leading cause of visual impairments including low vision and blindness. Normally, these refractive errors are caught early on in childhood. When caught, they are easily treatable, most commonly with […]
As winter approaches, days are getting shorter and shorter. If you struggle with night vision, it’s also getting harder and harder to avoid being out during the dark hours. So, what can you do to improve your night vision? Though we can see at night, our night vision isn’t as detailed or strong as our […]
Whether you’re an experienced parent or doing it for the first time, there’s one thing everyone can agree on. Kids can be picky eaters, which in turn can be a real pain in the butt for those feeding them. We all know that kids can’t be put in charge of their own eating habits. Your […]
The one thing every parent wants for their child is a happy life. If you could, you would shield your child from bullies, sickness, scrapes and booboos. Unfortunately, there are some things parents just can’t control, like your child’s first crush breaking their heart. It’s a part of life that happens to everyone, but that […]
You should know by now that eye exams are not something to be skipped. They help in keeping infections, diseases, and other common eye problems at bay. But, how do you get the most out of your appointment? These 10 questions to ask before an eye exam can certainly help. 1. Should I visit an […]
Getting older is something everyone faces every day. Unfortunately for aging women, developing a vision condition or disease is not uncommon in old age. The hard truth is that many more women than men will lose their sight as a result of aging and the various vision conditions they are likely to develop. So what’s […]
Carrots have long been lauded as the “vision vegetable.” Your parents probably tried to convince you to eat more of them than you’d like as a kid to boost your eyesight. Well, they weren’t completely wrong. Carrots are a superfood when it comes to maintaining healthy vision. But is there a food that may be […]
