Peripheral vision is essential to a quality life. We use it for everything from driving to our favorite places to playing our favorite sports. But, as we age, peripheral vision can start to decline. So, what can we do to improve peripheral vision? Peripheral vision is so important because it helps you sense anything moving […]
Are you taking the right steps to improve your vision naturally? As we age, our eyesight begins to decline. That’s inevitable. But, when we start to see signs of declining vision, our first instinct is to get glasses, contacts, or even surgery depending on the underlying condition. It’s unfortunate that so many people choose these […]
Have you ever been told to exercise at least 30 minutes every day? Doctors recommend it for their patients; teachers enforce it with their students. Physical activity is important for the body’s muscles to stay strong and agile. And after every workout, you need to follow up with stretching. Well, just like your body, your […]
Farsightedness is a fairly common ailment, especially as we age. Farsightedness, or hyperopia, makes it hard (and even impossible, in some cases) for your eyes to focus upon up-close objects. Similar to how cars must shift gears when driving up a hill, our eyes need added power when viewing things up close. If our eyes, […]
Are you considering eye surgery to fix your astigmatism? Before you make that decision, there are some things you need to know. The number of refractive error correction surgeries being performed has dropped substantially over the last five years, and for good reason. Many doctors are linking techniques like LASIK to dry eye and other […]
Our eyes are some of our most used organs. In fact, over half of the brain’s tissues are related to vision. So much of the information our brains get about the world is visual. That means our eyes are critical to how we interpret our surroundings, make decisions, and build perspectives. Our eyes are under […]
Did you know that blurry vision is a common symptom of many different eye problems? Depending on the problem, your ability to see sharpness and contrast diminishes. Lack of visual acuity can be a symptom of serious eye diseases, like glaucoma. Or, it could be a result of less severe conditions like myopia and old […]
Don’t let the things you love to do destroy your vision. Reading, using computers, and watching television, while enjoyable can be dangerous to your sight. So what can you do to prevent this damage? Remember the 10-10-10 rule. The 10-10-10 rule is so important because so many everyday activities involve near point stress on your […]
Just like any other part of your body, your eyes need to be worked to keep them in top shape. The same way we run to improve cardiovascular strength or lift weights to gain muscle mass, our eyes need vision training to be strong and healthy. However, much like regular exercisise, it can be tough […]
