Most people would probably agree that there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. With work and taking care of the kids to making dinner and cleaning the house to running errands and paying bills, it often feels like there simply aren’t enough hours to get everything done. So, what do […]
We’re always looking for new ways to boost our eye health and watching out for lifestyle habits that can impact our vision. And when a new study emerges that proves one of our “bad habits” is actually good for us, then that’s cause for celebration! By now, most of us have heard that the occasional […]
No one likes going to the doctor. For some, it’s the fear of the unknown, while for others, it just seems like one more time-consuming task on the to-do list. The same goes for visiting the eye doctor. Your vision isn’t a life-or-death issue, right? While that may be true most of the time, early […]
If you need corrective eyewear to see properly, chances are, you have contact lenses. It’s the lens of choice both for cosmetic and practical reasons. Some people don’t like the look of glasses, while others can’t have external lenses like eyeglasses because of their line of work or hobbies. No matter what the motive, contact […]
Astigmatism is one of those buzzwords in the eye care world that most people have heard of, but very few know what it actually means. Astigmatism is a disorder of the eyes that can cause the light to focus on two points instead of just one. This is caused by a misshapen cornea, which in […]
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 […]
Digital devices are nothing new. From elementary school up to the workplace, more and more of life’s daily tasks are being conducted digitally. With this societal shift comes a lot more digital eye strain caused by using digital devices. So, what do we need to know in order to mitigate these risks? Everyone using mobile […]
In recent years, obesity has been a huge problem for many developed nations. The world’s obesity rate has tripled since 1975, which is definitely sobering. As the years go by, obesity rates seem to keep climbing. At the same time, the amount of obesity-related diseases, like heart disease, also increases. While it is clear there […]
It’s no secret that our kids are spending more and more time on screens these days. Much of their chosen after-school activities revolve around the screen, whether it’s scrolling social media or playing video games. Not only that, but so much of their school time is now done on the screen, too. More and more […]
Entering your 60s brings lots of exciting changes. With retirement on the horizon and the possible arrival of grandchildren, this decade could very well be the best of your life. However, with aging comes many less pleasant changes, too. You have a higher risk of contracting health problems that you’ve never experienced before. But have […]
