If there’s one thing we’ve become more aware of as a society over the past couple of decades, it’s the importance of hydration. Or, at least our growing collection of trendy water bottles will tell you that! And, by and large, this trend is a good thing, because hydration is so important to almost every […]
People have been talking about blue light and its impact on eye health for many years now. But the problem just keeps getting bigger. As we spend more and more time at our screens, many of us are rightly asking questions about how that impacts our eyes. Most of these questions have to do with […]
If you’ve ever experienced chronic dry eye syndrome, you know how uncomfortable it can be. Whether you want to shed some tears over your latest read or you just need a little lubrication while staring at your work computer screen all day, not having enough moisture in your eyes can be downright painful. You may […]
One of the best things you can do to support your vision is to ensure you are getting the proper nutrition. After all, eating the right foods (or taking the right supplements) gives your eyes the building blocks they need to function well. Ensuring you are getting the right nutrients for your eyes will also […]
The year 2020 marked a new era of work for many people across the globe. As the COVID-19 pandemic sent most office workers home, remote work became the reality across most industries. And, for many of us, this has become the “new normal.” After all, once companies realized how much money they could save by […]
As we age, our vision unfortunately deteriorates. For most of us, this deterioration is marked by one of three diseases: glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration (often referred to as AMD). Considered the “Big Three,” these diseases impact over 40 million people in the United States – 4.2 million have glaucoma, 20.5 million have cataracts, and […]
If you’ve felt intensely tired for many months at a time, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that millions of people worldwide suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS. However, the exact number is unknown because so many cases go undiagnosed. But what makes chronic fatigue syndrome different from just being tired? Well, it’s tiredness that […]
Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is a common disease that many people suffer from as they age. If you’ve been keeping up with our blog, you’ve no doubt been introduced to this condition before. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with AMD recently, things might feel hopeless. After all, a slow decline […]
Some experts have estimated that nearly 40 percent of the U.S. population is affected by myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness. Just as it sounds, nearsightedness means that you can see pretty well up close. But, while that sounds nice, the problem is that myopic eyes struggle to see objects at a distance. This condition […]
It’s a well-known fact that women live longer than men, on average. This has a lot to do with the fact that women take fewer risks, generally speaking, as they typically have less dangerous jobs and are less likely to engage in life-threatening hobbies or activities. There are also actually genetic advantages to having two […]
