The Impacts of Smoking on Eyesight
A smoking habit damages every organ and system in the body, including the eyes.
Blog
-
-
The Why, When, and How of Diabetic Eye Exams
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 […]
-
How Eye Color Works
Human eye color comes from melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color.
-
Does sugar affect eyesight? New discoveries on the dangers of dessert.
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 […]
-
Corrective Lenses Through History
Since as early as 60 A.D., people have been using vision-correcting tools to help them see.
-
What is your eyewear made of? A short guide to lens materials, their strengths, and weaknesses.
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 […]
-
The Relationship Between Eyes and Sleep
Studies have shown that sleep deprivation hits the body and mind a lot like alcohol.
-
6 Tips for Wearing Halloween Contact Lenses Successfully
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 […]
-
A Short Guide to Cataracts: What They Are and Who They Affect
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, […]
-
Makeup Eye Safety Tips
Back in the old days, makeup was full of ingredients like lead, arsenic, and mercury.