The sun’s harsh UV rays not only wreak havoc on your skin, but they can also do serious damage to your eyes. Extended exposure to sun can lead to the development of cataracts, macular degeneration, pterygia and a number of other sight-threatening diseases, including skin cancer around the eye area. That’s why it’s important to buy […]
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It’s Healthy Vision Month! Make Your Vision Last a Lifetime. When it comes to our health, we often visit our doctor or nurse regularly to make sure our bodies are healthy. But what about our eyes? They’re not always top of mind, but they’re just as important. During Healthy Vision Month, held each May, the National Eye […]
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Children have to learn to see just as they have to learn to walk and talk. Healthy vision is critical to a child’s development, but in many cases children are still learning to see and are unaware that there is a problem or can’t communicate what the problem is. That’s why it’s important for parents […]
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In The Vision Council’s 2015 Digital Eye Strain Report, they dig deep into the digital world and how it’s affecting our eyes. The Executive Summary of this report states, “…many users fail to notice how the hours spent with this technology can affect vision health, both immediately and over a life time.” Check out the full […]
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Comedic icon Roseanne Barr made the stunning announcement that she is going blind. The 63-year-old actress/comedian says she is suffering from both glaucoma and macular degeneration – two of the top causes of blindness seen with increasing age. While both diseases can lead to blindness, there are new technologies and treatments that can slow the […]
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