If you’re a consistent reader of Rebuild Your Vision, you know some key facts about what foods help keep your eyes healthy. Green, leafy vegetables can help protect your eyes from excess UV light, omega-3 acids help stimulate tear production, and so on. Unfortunately, that particular knife cuts both ways. A healthy diet can do […]
We’ve all heard it before: “Eat your carrots, they’re good for your eyes!” Granted, in most cases, our parents told us this at age five or six and we adamantly refused to eat whatever carrot-containing meal a parent had made. But their advice wasn’t just empty lip-service – well, not all of it, at least. […]
Finally, an eye-healthy nutrient that’s easy to pronounce! Even better, you can probably already figure out what it’s for just by hearing its name. The word “eyebright” suggests bright vision and bright eyes, but in reality, it does so much more. It gets its name from the fact that herbalists most often use it to […]
If there’s one vitamin out of the 17 in our Ocu-Plus formula that you’ve already heard about, chances are, it’s vitamin C. This familiar face in the vitamin world is arguably the most important one for our body as a whole. Though our blog mainly focuses on eye health, we really like to promote overall […]
When you think of zinc, maybe the first thing that comes to mind are batteries. Or, maybe you’ve heard that zinc is good for your immune system. What else could this vaguely metal-like substance you learned about in high school earth science be good for? Believe it or not, zinc is another one of the […]
Vitamins are one of the more common things we talk about here at Rebuild Your Vision. After all, chances are that you’ve heard about the wonderful immune-boosting properties of vitamin C or the mood-boosting benefits of vitamin D. But what about vitamin E? All vitamins are important, but vitamin E should be at the top […]
When we start noticing vision changes, especially drastic changes, it’s a pretty common response to head to the eye doctor to see what’s up. One of the most common problems people seek help for is blurry vision. Understanding the causes behind blurry vision is key to getting proper treatment. And, one of the most common […]
Nearsightedness, which is also referred to as myopia, occurs when closely viewed objects are seen clearly while objects viewed farther away are blurry. Millions of people suffer from nearsightedness. Fortunately, it is a condition that can be treated without resorting to corrective lenses or surgery, such as LASIK. Close work, whether it be sitting too […]
Most people recognize the importance of knowing their family medical history. We know that if there is a history of cancer or diabetes in our family, there are certain tests we should get more often. But, do you know that you should also be aware of your family’s eye health history? There are some eye […]
Summer is here! It’s time to enjoy long, hot, sunny days, hanging out in the backyard or park, and of course, barbecues! Summertime cuisine is always something to look forward to: hamburgers, every kind of salad imaginable, ice cream, crazy colorful and tasty fruits and veggies. While some of it isn’t necessarily the healthiest, you […]
