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3 Eye Conditions Your Should Be Aware Of as You Age
Aging comes with many privileges, but it also brings a host of health concerns as well. Your eyes can develop some common issues as they age that it’s important to watch for. Here are three eye conditions you should be aware of as you age: 1. Glaucoma Glaucoma is one...
4 Reasons Why You Should Wear Sunglasses Every Day
Sunglasses are one of the coolest accessories around. It’s hard not to look sharp when you’re wearing a pair of shades. However, if the cool factor isn’t enough for you, we’ve got excuses backed by science! Here are four compelling reasons why you should wear...
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for Dry Eyes
Dry eyes are more than just an annoyance. They can present a threat to your eye health and vision. Without proper lubrication, even the act of blinking can cause tears in the delicate tissues of your eyes. In a dry climate like Arizona, where particles of dirt and...
Eat Right to Protect Your Vision
Eating right plays an important role in protecting your overall health, even your vision. The foods you choose can help your eyes remain healthy and even guard against serious vision issues such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. As a bonus, healthy foods taste...
It’s Healthy Vision Month
May is Healthy Vision Month! Your eyes take care of you every day by guiding you through the world and letting you experience its beauty to the fullest. This is the perfect time to return the favor and ensure you are taking care of your eyes and your vision just as...
7 Ways You Can Protect Your Vision
Your eye health is an important part of your overall well-being. Fortunately, it’s easy to take steps to maintain the health of your eyes. Check out these seven simple ways you can protect your vision today! Learn about your family’s eye health history. Many eye...
Macular Degeneration: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in older people. It can make everyday activities difficult, such as seeing faces, driving, or even reading. While it might happen quickly, most people experience it as a slow decline of visual...
How to Avoid Ripping Contact Lenses
Every contact lens wearer has experienced the frustrating moment when they lift their lens to their eye and see a tear in the edge. It often happens at the least convenient moment, when you’ve run out of spares or are short on time. While ripped lenses are inevitable,...
Are My Eyes Dry After Spending a Lot of Time Looking at a Screen or is There Something Else Going On?
For many people, both their work and their preferred form of relaxation comes from a computer, television, or a mobile device. Staring at a screen for prolonged periods of time can cause dry, irritated eyes. While dry eyes can be a symptom of another issue, they’re...
Optic Neuritis Explained
The optic nerve is like any other nerve in your body. It transmits information from your eye to your brain, it can suffer damage, and it can become inflamed. This condition is called optic neuritis. While doctors don’t fully understand what causes these bouts of...
I Know I Have Cataracts. Why Do I Need to Wait for Surgery?
Your eye care professional may recommend delaying the surgery to remove your cataracts, even after they have diagnosed you. As frustrating as a wait might feel, good reasons for waiting to remove a cataract do exist. These reasons include the severity of your...
Eye Conditions That May Cause Headaches
Mysterious headaches often send worried sufferers to the internet in search of answers. While some online diagnoses are infamous for convincing people they have rare and fatal diseases, here’s one that may give you a bit of relief: your eyes might be causing your...