Dry eye issues can strike year-round, but the cooler months undoubtedly arrive bearing a drier climate and decreased eye comfort. Our goal is to provide you with a holistic approach to eye care. With indoor heat firing up, we know that means dry eye issues can begin to flare as well. To keep your […]
A smoking habit damages every organ and system in the body, including the eyes.
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. According to a 2018 report from American Diabetes Association, 34.2 million people in the U.S. (10.5% of Americans) suffer from diabetes, a well-known endocrine disorder detrimental to the body. The disease is known to cause problems with the nerves, heart, kidneys, and more. But did you know that […]
Human eye color comes from melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color.
It makes sense that if some foods are beneficial to eyesight, there must also be foods that can be detrimental to vision. Many of the foods that damage eyesight are foods that negatively affect the body in general. Interestingly, being mindful of your heart health is closely tied to caring for your eye health. Your eyes […]
Since as early as 60 A.D., people have been using vision-correcting tools to help them see.
When purchasing eyewear, do you think about your choice of lens material? Honestly? Probably not (and that’s okay!) While picking out eyeglasses, most of us seem to be more concerned with the type of lenses we are ordering (progressives, single vision, etc.) rather than stopping to think about what material they should be. Yet, the […]
Studies have shown that sleep deprivation hits the body and mind a lot like alcohol.
Spooky season is on the way, so that means it is time to get excited about costumes and contacts! One of the scariest parts of Halloween is the risk of eye infection and vision loss from costume contact lenses. Undoubtedly your costume should be stunning, and of course, contact lenses can take it to the […]
Have you ever wondered what the deal is with cataracts? Maybe you are curious because you or someone you know has been diagnosed with them. Perhaps you’re worried about developing them in the future and are curious about what they are. Regardless of your reasoning, we have a short guide to cataracts, what they are, […]
