Summer marks warm weather, long days spent enjoying the outdoors, swimming and sunny skies. However, rising temperatures pose risks to eye problems. Summer can be less pleasant with harsh UV rays, dry air, and allergens causing irritation, redness, and fatigue. And a gentle beach a day or a swim in...
March is Save Your Vision Month, a time to focus on protecting your eyesight. Your vision plays a crucial role in daily life, from reading to driving. Yet, many people neglect their eye health until problems arise. Prevention is key, and small changes can make a big difference. Regular checkups, screen...
As we get older our skin and muscles change, and this is often visible in the form of sagging and wrinkles. One of the most widespread problems are droopy eyelids. This condition makes eyes appear tired and create vision problems. Diabetes is another factor that can lead to drooping, apart...
Dry eye is an extremely common condition that impacts millions of people around the world. Your lacrimal glands in this case don’t provide enough lubrication for your eyes, leading to irritation, inflammation and damage to the surface of the eye. Common Causes of Dry Eye: Considerations include age, gender, and medical issues. Medications. Environmental factors. Prolonged screen...
Air is essential for the survival and development of all lives on Earth. The quality of air directly affects human health and is closely linked to the level of development around us. However, as air pollution rises, especially in cities, the number of people suffering from eye discomfort is also...
As we step into a new year, exciting changes in eye care technologies are ready to transform the way we care for our vision. With 2025 just around the corner, a few exciting changes may come to help improve your eye health in new and effective ways. Curious to know what...
With winter approaching, our indoor heating comes to the rescue. But, as much as it provides warmth and coziness, what this brings potentially harms our health in ways we never expected—especially your eyes. We often forget how Indoor Heating can be a cause of eye discomfort and dryness and...
November marks National Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, a crucial time to spread knowledge about the often-overlooked complications of diabetes, particularly diabetic eye disease. With nearly 7.7 million Americans affected by this condition, understanding its implications is vital for eye health. Diabetic eye disease encompasses a range of issues, including...
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information more than 600,000 Sports-Related Eye Injuries occur each year, and about 13,500 of those result in permanent vision loss. Up to 90% of sports-related eye injuries can be prevented by wearing protective eyewear. September is recognized as Sports Eye Safety Month, and...
Is your child complaining about blurry vision when looking at objects far away? If so, this could be the sign of myopia, which is also known as nearsightedness. It occurs when the eye is unable to focus light properly, resulting in blurred distance vision. It often starts during childhood and tends...
