Have you ever stopped to wonder how vision works? We talk so much about eyesight and seeing well. But, we talk less about the intricate functions inside the eye. Many people never stop to think about the actual process involved in sight. They take it for granted that their eyes are doing what they are […]
If you’re a parent, you know that battle of making sure your kids are getting enough fruits and vegetables. It’s pretty hard to convince a five-year-old that life simply can’t subsist on dino nuggets and mac ‘n cheese. But proper nutrition is never more important than during childhood. The foundation of all the systems used […]
Here’s an interesting thought experiment for you: once you are done reading this article, spend the rest of the day taking note of just how often you rely on your vision to go about your daily life. Let’s be honest—this would probably get old after just five minutes because of how much we rely on […]
New figures from the U.S. Census show that by 2030 – when the first baby boomers reach 84 – all baby boomers will be over the age of 65. That means more than 20 percent of the population will be over 65, compared to only 13 percent today. If you’re not yet quite at senior […]
You are what you eat, as the old saying goes. You probably grew up being told to take your vitamins every morning because they were good for you. But, once you take them, how do you know what they’re really doing? Whatever your experience with supplements is, at this point, an eye vitamin or supplement should […]
If you’ve been to the eye doctor, you’ve likely heard of astigmatism. This eye condition is one of the most common contributors to less-than-perfect vision. In fact, more people have astigmatism than you may think (and many do not even know it, especially if it is slight). If you have blurry vision or have been […]
We all know that our bodies are bound to change as we age. Systems slow down, injuries occur, and we just aren’t the same person as we were in our 20s, for better or worse! Vision changes are a natural part of aging, but that doesn’t mean you have to succumb to age-related eye health […]
Wine anyone? For once, one of our bad habits may actually benefit our eyes. Red wine, taken in moderation, contains quercetin, which is a strong antioxidant. You don’t drink? Apples, grapes, cherries, oranges, and onions also contain quercetin. Macular degeneration can be prevented or slowed by this extraordinary antioxidant. Consider adding a glass of red […]
It’s no secret that what you do to take care of your body now will pay dividends for how your body feels later. Eating right and exercising in your 20s, for example, will set you up to have healthy muscles and joints later in life. Well, the same goes for your eyes! You know that […]
Some things improve with age, but unfortunately, the human eye is not one of them. We’ve talked extensively about common eye conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, glaucoma, and cataracts on our blog. But aging is unavoidable, and with age comes natural vision deterioration. If you suffer from poor eyesight caused by aging vision, medically known […]
