We have become increasingly reliant on digital devices in recent years. In the last 12 months, this reliance has skyrocketed. With hundreds of thousands of people now working from home and millions of children taking online classes, we’re facing a whole new era in technology. In addition to our necessary computer use, we have also […]
If you’ve ever woken up with a bump on your eyelid or red, watery, itchy eyes, you know the discomfort of a common eye problem. There are several reasons why certain symptoms occur. The more capable we are of recognizing the signs of inflammation or infection, the more quickly we can recover. Here, we discuss […]
Most people know that their vision may change at some point. To manage this, routine eye exams are necessary. But an eye exam needs to go beyond the periodic vision-check to protect lifelong eyesight. Here, we discuss the visual phenomena known as floaters so you know what to do if you start seeing them. What […]
Many women pay a good amount of attention to their eyes. They may learn to apply makeup in just the right way or to use false lashes to add an extra pop to their appearance. This is not a bad way to attend to the eyes, but there’s more that women need to be aware […]
For years, we’ve heard that exercise will help us burn body fat. Cardiovascular exercise like riding a bike, elliptical, or dancing some jazzercise is revered for its heart-healthy benefits. While we know that hitting the gym or the yoga mat can strengthen our muscles and give us more stamina, we may overlook the value of […]
Often in life, we like the idea of a guarantee. Guarantees are usually meant to give us a sense of peace that an item will last as long as predicted or that we will receive a promised reward. When it comes to age-related eye conditions, a guarantee is definitely not what we want. While studies […]
Digital devices are the norm in today’s society. We’ve become so accustomed to using computers and cell phones, in fact, that we may easily overlook the effect that our devices have on our general eye health. According to statistics, approximately 90 percent of people experience eye strain related to digital devices. Studies have also suggested […]
Pink eye, formally referred to as conjunctivitis, is one of the most common conditions to affect people of all ages. It is estimated that 3 million people get pink eye each year. Most of them are school-aged. Now that school is back in session, parents are wise to buff up their awareness of this eye […]
Throughout most of our early adulthood, many people have no idea whatsoever about what may be in store for their eyes. However, age has a way of affecting all parts of the body. The eyes are not exempt from this. At some point, what happens to most of us is that we realize we can’t […]
Usually, when vision loses clarity and labels, and street signs are no longer easy to read, people say they are nearsighted, or they are farsighted. It’s as if there is no in-between; you’re either one or the other. There is something more than these two common vision complaints: astigmatism. This refractive error may be easy […]
