How Diabetes Impacts Eyesight

November 17th, 2021

One of the many things diabetes can impact when it isn’t carefully controlled is eyesight. Whether it’s type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes (which functions like type 2 while it lasts), the risk of developing a variety of eye diseases ... Read More »

Corrective Lenses Through History

November 3rd, 2021

Since as early as 60 A.D., people have been using vision-correcting tools to help them see. Around that time, the Roman philosopher Seneca used a glass globe of water to magnify text, while Emperor Nero needed a magnifying emerald to see gladiator fights. ... Read More »

What Are the Degrees of Visual Impairment?

October 20th, 2021

Vision problems can’t all be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. When even the strongest corrective lenses aren’t enough to produce clear vision, that’s visual impairment. Even for those of us who don’t live with visual ... Read More »

The Relationship Between Eyes and Sleep

October 13th, 2021

Studies have shown that sleep deprivation hits the body and mind a lot like alcohol. That isn’t great, but where do our eyes fit into the equation? When we get enough sleep, it’s great for both our overall health and our eye health, and we can ... Read More »

Smart Tips for an Eye-Safe Home

October 8th, 2021

44% of all eye injuries happen in the home. The good news is that up to 90% of eye injuries are preventable if we take simple precautionary measures like wearing protective gear when working with chemicals or power tools and minimizing the unnecessary ... Read More »

Makeup Eye Safety Tips

September 22nd, 2021

Back in the old days, makeup was full of ingredients like lead, arsenic, and mercury. Thankfully we don’t have to worry whether or not we’re putting actual poison on our faces when we apply modern makeup, but we should still take a few ... Read More »

How Often Should I Get Eye Exams?

September 15th, 2021

Your dentist has probably told you to get a cleaning and exam every six months, but how often should we get eye exams? Preventative care is as important for eye health as for dental health, even when you don’t need a new glasses or contact lens ... Read More »

Keeping Our Eyes Healthy as We Age

September 8th, 2021

Among the many changes our bodies undergo as we get older are the changes to our eyesight. Early diagnosis is critical for stopping many sight-threatening conditions in their tracks, which is why we should be on the watch for signs of age-related vision ... Read More »

The Importance of Eye Protection for Athletes

August 31st, 2021

An estimated 90% of eye injuries are preventable if the right eye protection is worn. That means that 27,000 out of 30,000 sports-related eye injuries in America could be avoided by taking this one simple precaution. You might think of eye protection ... Read More »

How Does Animal Eyesight Work?

August 24th, 2021

We wouldn’t have gone into the optometry field if we weren’t fascinated by eyes, and there are some incredible ones in nature. There is such incredible variation in how eyes work across the animal kingdom that we could spend years studying ... Read More »