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Top 3 Dangers to Your Eyesight

Top 3 Dangers to Your Eyesight

Let’s be honest: no one is perfect. Whether it’s going to bed just a little too late or saying yes to that daily donut in the breakroom, it can be hard to make the best choices 100 percent of the time. The same goes for choices that impact our vision.  We eat junk food, we […]

The Lack of Sun – Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

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For those of us who don’t live in sunny, tropical places, one of the best things about living where we do is the change in season. While we may not be able to be outside year-round, there is something special about anticipating the change in weather and switching out your wardrobe. However, there are some […]

Improve Your Vision and Improve Your Life

Improve Your Vision and Improve Your Life

The beginning of the year often brings with it lists of goals for self-improvement. We often work on getting to the gym more often or cutting unhealthy foods from our diets. However, how often do we think about what we can do to improve our vision? While getting more sleep and getting our steps in […]

Vision Solutions for 30s and Under

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Not many people think about their vision in their 20s and 30s. After all, these are the ages where we focus on building our careers and starting families. We may be in tune with keeping our bodies healthy overall through going to the gym and eating well, but our eye health may not be on […]

Winter Eye Care: Tips to Beat the Harsh Weather

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If you’ve noticed some minor changes in your eye comfort, or even your vision, over the past few months, you’re not alone. With dropping temperatures comes one of the most common eye issues: dry eye. Luckily, there are many things you can do to take care of your eyes during the winter months. Keep reading […]

Why Your Eyes Need Vitamin D and Where to Get It

Why Your Eyes Need Vitamin D and Where to Get It

We all know that vitamin D is for our eyes, bones, and heart. Having a deficiency can lead to many types of cancers as well as eye conditions. When we think about nutrients for eye health, we often jump to beta-carotene. But, vitamin D is incredibly necessary for eye health and strong vision. Despite its […]

Can Eyes Get Sunburned?

Can Eyes Get Sunburned?

Exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun or artificial sources, like a tanning bed, can be damaging to your vision. The risk of sunburn on your skin and eyes is high. However, your eyes do not get sunburned the same way your skin does. They will not turn pink or red or become […]

About the Author

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Tyler Sorensen is the President and CEO of Rebuild Your Vision. Formerly, Tyler studied Aeronautics (just like his brother) with the dream of becoming an airline pilot, however, after 9/11 his career path changed. After graduating top of his class with a Bachelor of Science in Informational Technologies and Administrative Management, he joined Rebuild Your Vision in 2002. With the guidance of many eye care professionals, including Behavioral Optometrists, Optometrists (O.D.), and Ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.), Tyler has spent nearly two decades studying the inner workings of the eye and conducting research.

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