Though your prescription may stabilize or change a little bit year-over-year, there are important factors at play over your lifetime that affects your vision. Keep reading to learn about the life-stages of your eyes. Birth When we’re born, our eyes don’t work perfectly. They constantly take in new information and adjust as we grow, getting […]
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Most of us remember when we were young and our mom was trying to get us to eat some hated food such as her overcooked carrots or gooey spinach. While you were busy pushing said food around your plate to give the appearance of having eaten some of it, your Mom probably said something like
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In celebration of Older Americans Month, we want to discuss how aging affects your eyes. If you are over 40 years, you may understand how frustrating it is to learn during your eye exam that it is time to change your prescription or begin using reading glasses. Yes, you could probably eat more carrots, but unfortunately,
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Do you experience pain when you look at lights, even indoor lighting that is found in department stores and offices? Have you noticed that you seem to develop headaches when you are in places that have bright lights? You may experience photophobia, sensitivity to light. Although the reason for your photophobia may be benign, an
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The change of seasons from winter to spring is when most people experience seasonal allergies, and this can wreak havoc on your eyes. Tearing, redness and irritation are just some of the ways that Mother Nature alerts us to her renewal of life. If you experience itchy eyes, it could be allergies or another problem.
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Women’s health issues are numerous and, for the most part, pretty well known. During the month of October, many people turn their awareness to breast cancer and the need for screening and suitable treatment options. Breast cancer is just one of so many health topics that are of interest to women. In addition to the
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For a condition to be dubbed “surfer’s eye,” you would think that it may only affect those who hit the waves on a very regular basis. Surfers aren’t the kind of people who flock to the beautiful state of Illinois, and yet the condition known as surfer’s eye is common. The scientific term for surfer’s
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Throughout the world, about 240 million people suffer from a vision problem. Many of these issues are avoidable and in some cases curable. Here are some simple tips to protect your eyes day to day. Give your eyes a break: Studies show that Americans spend 10 hours a day looking at a screen. This includes
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Although genetics can play a significant role in eye health, there is a lot you can do to lower your risk of developing vision problems. Here are six ways to start improving your eye health today: Maintain a healthy weight.Researchers warn that obesity can be detrimental to your eyesight. For example, those who are clinically
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There are a number of reasons why you should never skip having your eyes checked regularly. Eye health is an important part of overall health. During a comprehensive eye exam, your doctor is doing more than just prescribing contacts of eye glasses. Read on to learn more about the specific issues your eye doctor is
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