Eating healthily is an important part of any good optical care regimen. Your diet can greatly affect the health of your eyes. A recent study from the University of Buffalo found that certain dietary choices may reduce your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
[Read more…]Can Leafy Greens Really Help Your Eyesight?
A balanced diet is essential to your overall health, and there are many types of food that are specifically beneficial to your eyesight. Incorporating these foods into your regular diet can help you reduce your risk of developing certain eye conditions.
Post-LASIK Dry Eye Tips
During LASIK, your eye doctor will make adjustments to your cornea, which could affect some of your nerves. This may lead to a little bit of loss in your eye’s sensitivity, which means your tear ducts will not trigger enough production of tears for lubrication. This condition is known as “dry eyes.” It can last for a few weeks and is a fairly common occurrence after LASIK surgery.
[Read more…]Developing Your Child’s Vision With Toys and Games
Optical care begins during childhood. Helping your kids take better care of their eyes is a habit that will benefit them for a lifetime. While most people think of this as proper nutrition and regular check-ups with your local eye doctor, it’s worth mentioning that certain activities and toys can also help sharpen their eyesight. [Read more…]
Your First Week With Ortho-K Lenses
If your optometrist has recommended orthokeratology for you, there are a few things you need to expect. Orthokeratology, or Ortho-k, is a fairly new procedure meant to correct myopia and other vision problems. They are perfectly safe for children as well, which is why most patients that need it start the procedure in their adolescent years.
[Read more…]Debunking Myths About Age-Related Macular Degeneration
There’s a big chance you may have heard of age-related macular degeneration from your eye doctor before, the number one cause of vision problems in Americans 50 years and older. Despite its commonness, AMD is still heavily misunderstood by many eye specialists. This results in dozens of myths and misconceptions about it among patients.
[Read more…]Glaucoma: Early Symptoms and Treatment
In general terms, glaucoma refers to a group of diseases affecting the optic nerve. It’s one of the leading causes of visual disability. However, eye care professionals say that it can be prevented if it’s diagnosed early and treated immediately.
[Read more…]Do Contact Lenses Provide Enough UV Protection?
The sun’s UV rays aren’t only damaging to your skin; they can be harmful to your eyes as well. That is why your optometrist often recommends you to wear sunglasses in sunny settings or limit the exposure of your eyes to direct sunlight. If you’re a contact lens wearer, you may also benefit from the UV protection of certain types of contacts. Read on to know more about contact lenses and UV protection.
[Read more…]Busting Common Orthokeratology Myths
Despite advancements in orthokeratology, some patients still express a little apprehension about the procedure involved. It can’t be denied that orthokeratology wasn’t as refined as it is now when it was first introduced in the 1960s. However, experts have come a long way to further develop the treatment and ensure its safety and reliability.
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4 Bad Eye Habits to Break in the New Year
When making your list of New Year’s resolutions, don’t forget health and wellness! Today, we highlight common optical care bad habits to quit in 2020. [Read more…]
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