Category: Vision Care

August was Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Prevent Blindness instituted the awareness month to inspire parents and educators to prioritize children’s vision as they wrap out summer and head back to school. And we’re all for it because we believe eye health is vital all year long no matter what age you are. And although August may have […]

Pregnancy brings a lot of changes. And aside from the obvious changes and stresses that go with a baby growing inside you, your body will also experience a number of hormonal changes. These changes can affect everything from your hair texture and skin’s appearance to your vision. That’s right, pregnancy can affect your vision. Want to know […]

When you think of summer, you probably think of suntans, sunshine and some good old-fashioned backyard barbeques. There’s no denying it’s a great season, but it also comes inherent with risks that we read about every day, from sunscreen ads to articles on skin protection and eye health. And while these are vital to keep in […]

Summer is around the corner. And that means Independence Day is too—the day Americans everywhere celebrate freedom from tyranny that kept us from achieving our potential as a new nation and as Americans. But as we start to make vacation plans and put together invites and plans for one of the biggest bashes of the […]

A study from the CDC reported that more than 41 million American workers (or 30% of the U.S. workforce) get less than six hours of sleep. And that lack of sleep is catching up with us by affecting everything from the way we think and see, to how we perform and how long we live. If you’ve […]

Are you stressed? You’re not alone. About77% of peoplein the U.S. report that they are stressed out and regularly experience physical symptoms from it. Thirty-three percent say they live with extreme stress. And with an ever-busier life, those numbers aren’t likely to go down without some personal changes. With concerns over the future of our […]

When it comes to good eye care, lifestyle and behavior matters. It turns out smoking is a prime risk factor for several causes of declining vision. Smoking isn’t just detrimental to your health and your good looks. It’s really bad for your eyes—a fact that too many people never realize until it’s too late and […]

Spring has sprung! And April showers might just bring May flowers—or a garden of good eye health. While supplements are great for boosting your all-over wellness, the best way to get your nutrients is still from the original source (of course)—your food. Studies have shown that gardening is good for your overall health, providing a gentle […]

Mother’s day is nearly here, and to honor the mother’s in our lives, past, present and future, we’ve put together this quick guide to women’s vision problems so you can give your mom (or yourself) the best Mother’s day ever—the gift of knowledge and better vision. Why women are prone to eye infections and disease Women, in […]

The spring days are starting to warm up, and you know what that means: Summer will be here before too long. Summer brings with it loads of poolside fun–and the stinging vision of chlorine-exposed eyes. You know the feeling. Red, itchy, dehydrated eyes and blurry or temporarily distorted vision. With summer fun is on the […]

When the Bureau of Labor Statistics published their “The Most Dangerous Jobs in the United States” list in 2013, full-time office work made the cut. Between diabetes, back pain. obesity and the effects of a sedentary life, office work has an unwelcome effect of shortening lifespans. But there are other, more immediate effects that many people […]

By the time you reach your 60s your eyes have seen and experienced a lot. Despite the ups and downs of life and vision care across the spectrum, you’ve reached a new level that the Office for National Statistics identifies as the happiest stage of life. Perhaps it’s the fact that you finally have a moment […]