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Your eyes aren’t just windows to the soul—they can also offer a glimpse into your heart health. That’s because your eyes and heart are connected through the body’s circulatory system. The tiny blood vessels in your retina are especially sensitive to changes in blood flow and pressure. Conditions like high...
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve and lead to progressive, irreversible vision loss. This damage is most commonly caused by a buildup of fluid in the front of your eye, which leads to increased pressure in the eye, ultimately damaging the optic nerve and causing irreversible vision loss....
Cold weather can take a toll on more than just your skin—it can affect your eyes too. Between dry indoor air and increased exposure to UV rays, the winter season can bring unique challenges for your vision. Common winter eye issues include: Dry Eyes: Use artificial tears or a humidifier...
November is American Diabetes Month, and as we have in previous years, we’re focusing on letting people know the important connection between your eye health and diabetes. Approximately 38 million people are living with diabetes, and 1 in 5 are undiagnosed. People with diabetes are at an increased risk for developing serious...
Did you know what you eat can directly impact your eye health? Eating the right foods can help protect your vision as you age. Some eye-friendly foods to focus on that can help protect your vision include: Carrots: A great source of vitamin A, which your retina needs Spinach and...
As we age, our eye health becomes more important. Vision changes are a natural part of getting older. As you age, you might experience: Presbyopia: Trouble seeing up close, often requiring reading glasses Cataracts: A natural clouding of the eye’s lens Decreased Night Vision: Increased difficulty seeing in low light...
Clear vision is essential for your child’s physical development, overall well-being, and academic success. Sadly, one in four children face challenges with reading and learning due to undiagnosed vision issues. Common vision problems seen in almost 20 percent of children: Refractive errors such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism....
Dry eye syndrome, also known as DES, is more common than you think. If you have dry, itchy, or irritated eyes, you’re not alone. Millions of people each year are affected and deal with sneezing and itchy, watery eyes. Managing allergy symptoms can be challenging, but here are a few...
When preparing for emergencies, vision care often gets overlooked. Emergencies can strike at any time — do you have a plan for your vision? Regardless of whether you wear corrective lenses or not, it’s essential to factor your eye health into your emergency planning. Being prepared for an emergency means...
Did you know more than 104 million working age Americans spend over seven hours a day in front of screens? And over 31 million people surveyed, who were exposed to excessive screen time, have not seen an optometrist in the past year. Your vision is priceless. Here are a few...
*Please note that the content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.