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Seniors suffer from a wide range of conditions, with vision loss and depression being among the most common. Recently, doctors have found that there’s a correlation between these two conditions. Alderwood Optical & Canyon Park Vision Clinic, a top optometrist in the state, elaborates on the findings below.
Parents have an uneasy relationship with digital devices. On the one hand, they’re an essential part of modern life. On the other hand, there’s the question of how much screen time is appropriate for your kids. And more importantly, for parents with toddlers, there’s the question of at what age should you should let your kids start playing with a digital device.
Watching the annual Fourth of July fireworks display is a long-standing tradition for many American families. To make the most of the event, however, you and your children need to take certain safety precautions.
Summer’s here, and you might be feeling excited to spend more time outdoors. To make sure that you perform your best when participating in outdoor sports and other activities, you may want to consider getting yourself a pair of performance sunglasses.
Your sense of sight is the product of a complex process in your body that many people don’t fully understand. To help you better take care of your eyes, your optometrist debunks four common misconceptions about the eyesight you might have heard when you were a child.
Summer means long days lounging outside by the pool or going on beach vacations with your family. That said, you should be aware that spending too much time in the sun can be dangerous to your health. In particular, you might increase your risk of developing eye problems.
The eyes are among the most important organs in the body, playing a critical role in our perception of the world and quality of life. That’s why your eye doctor urges you to take good care of your eyes. However, even for those who take precautions, hypertensive retinopathy remains a risk.
The base of your eyelids where eyelashes usually grow contain tiny oil glands that could get clogged. When this happens, your eyelids may become inflamed, leading to blepharitis. Your optical care center talks about things you should know about this condition.
When you use a computer, smartphone, or any other digital device for some time, you might notice experiencing eye heaviness or soreness afterward. This is computer vision syndrome or digital eye strain. Here’s what your optometrist has to say about this problem and how using blue light-blocking glasses can work to manage it:
Vision care insurances can either be purchased individually or through your employer. Either way, you’ll have to pay a premium or have that amount deducted from your paycheck. In exchange, you’ll receive benefits that are specific to maintaining your eye health.