The Great American Epidemic
Diabetes is considered to become the next epidemic in our country, having increased by more than 25% in just the past ten years. 17 million peop...
How to Prevent Dry Eyes During Air Travel
Many travelers experience dry eyes after extended travel by air. The average humidity in an airplane is about 4% (think Phoenix in late June)!&nb...
10 Tips to Protect Your Vision
Did you forget to put on your sunglasses today? Are you constantly sitting in front of a computer screen without taking breaks to look away? Mayb...
Contact Lenses Make Adolescents Happy!
Needing to buy eyeglasses is often difficult for a teen. Young adults may cringe at the idea of having to wear glasses and coming across ''nerdy'...
Sunblock and your Eyes
Those who have regrettably gotten sunscreen in their eyes are aware how much it can sting. In fact, someone who has experienced a severe case may...
Caring for Contact Lenses
It can be fairly baffling navigating the contact lens care section of most drug stores. Nevertheless as daunting as this can be, it's essential t...
Computer Vision Syndrome
Sitting in front of a computer the entire day is not optimal for your health, yet it is often unavoidable in today's workplace in the digital era...
Help! How to Handle Common Eye Injuries
Eye injuries come in many shapes and sizes, some more serious than others. Some might require emergency treatment and immediate care by an optome...
The Aging Eye: Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
February is age related macular degeneration (AMD) and low vision month. Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a primary cause of vision los...
Caring for Contact Lenses
It can be fairly baffling navigating the contact lens care section of most drug stores. Nevertheless as daunting as this can be, it's essential...