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 […]
There’s a vision myth circulating our communities. Folks with less-than-perfect eyesight usually look to visiting an optometrist and ordering expensive eyeglasses to solve their vision problems. A few weeks and a few hundred dollars later, they can “see again” with the help of their stylish new glasses. And hey, who doesn’t like a cute new […]
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 […]
It’s no secret that Americans are living longer. That’s great news, right? Modern medicine is certainly helping us live happier and healthier lives. With an aging population, though, comes some more concerning statistics. Age-related eye diseases, such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma, are becoming more prevalent each year. The number of people affected by […]
Let’s face it, we’ve all faced the temptation to throw another one back or join our coworkers for a smoke break. On top of that, it’s hard for many of us to find the motivation to hit the gym before or after a long day of work. However, if your lifestyle includes drinking a lot, […]
As the changing seasons bring more wind and changes in weather, you may notice that your eyes feel drier. Or, perhaps you’ve been struggling with dry eye for a long time. Chronic dry eye is a condition that occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears. It can cause sufferers to experience itchiness, blurred vision, […]
Are there specific problems when it comes to men’s vision just based on their sex? The truth is that there are. General fluctuations and changes in the male body chemistry affect eyesight at different stages of life. In fact, vision problems will occur due to a variety of reasons. In some cases, insufficient or increased […]
It’s no secret that vision deteriorates with age. This can be due to many reasons, from straining your eyes through overuse to genetic abnormalities. One of these issues is age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that causes vision problems and blindness associated with people over the age of 50. Many people may put off worrying […]
In a recent study, Microsoft found that the average worker spends seven hours a day in front of the computer. That’s more time than many people sleep. It’s no wonder that as our dependence on technology has grown, so have different technology-related health issues. One of the most prominent is Computer Vision Syndrome, or CVS. […]
