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 […]
People looking to maintain their vision are turning to high-tech therapies more and more frequently. Laser surgery, telescopic implants, and even artificial eyes are all treatments of tomorrow and are becoming more refined and common as technology develops and improves. However, all that progress doesn’t mean that we should ignore more low-tech solutions. Eye exercises […]
We talk a lot about age-related macular degeneration (AMD) here at Rebuild Your Vision, and for good reason. Eleven million people in the U.S. alone suffer from AMD. By 2050, this number will double. AMD is one of the primary factors responsible for destroying vision in middle age, and too few people take action to […]
So, how often should you take your vitamins? You’d think it’d be an easy question to answer. Many of us are so used to hearing about “daily multivitamins” that we take the one pill per day rate as a given. And while that often isn’t a bad place to start, it still is a simple […]
If you’ve ever experienced a minor health issue in the middle of the night, you’ve probably scoured your house for natural home remedies that can ease your discomfort quickly. After all, no one wants to seek medical attention unnecessarily! But what about our eyes? What home remedies can we keep on hand to avoid annoying […]
In a world increasingly dependent on computers and technology, nearly everyone is putting serious strain on their eyes. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a problem involving your eyes and vision that occurs when you spend too much time on the computer. Going by this definition, nearly everyone in the world suffers from CVS. If you […]
It’s no secret that vision issues are common. According to the World Health Organization, over 2.2 billion people currently suffer from vision impairment or blindness. More importantly, out of those 2.2 billion, one billion could have saved their vision naturally if their problems had been addressed sooner. The vast majority of these people experiencing vision […]
We’ve all been there—you wake up with some eye discomfort and aren’t sure what to do. Do you need to make an appointment to see a doctor today? Or is there something you can do at home to make your eye feel better? Some eye conditions, like a detached retina, are vision-threatening, but other issues […]
You’re staring at a blank wall when you notice small moving figures. They seem to squirm and squiggle across the wall. What is going on? These weird shapes and squiggles are often called “floaters.” They can be especially alarming if you’ve never noticed them before. However, it’s perfectly normal to see some floaters when you […]
Since its debut in the early 1980s, Tetris has formed an almost cult-like following. You’d be hard-pressed to find a person who hasn’t tried their hand at spinning those tiles until they fill a row. Who knew that a computerized game in which the player spliced together falling bricks would take off like it did? […]
