Our eyes are remarkable organs that allow us to connect with and view the outside world. They are exposed to large amounts of stimulation daily yet work efficiently to process this information without us thinking much about it. Unfortunately, digital screen time, lifestyle, and aging can slow down the eye’s efficiency and cause stress on […]
More than 20 million Americans suffer from severe vision loss. While not all eye diseases can be prevented, there are simple steps that everyone can take to help their eyes remain healthy now and reduce their chances of vision loss in the future. Here are the top 10 tips from the Academy to safeguard your […]
Eyes are delicate organs of the human body and need to be taken care conscientiously. Your children’s eyes are, naturally, very important; while eye care for children depends on many factors, you can be proactive and ensure they are well taken care of, which includes shielding them from wounds and aiding the development of good eyesight. […]
Don’t take your eyes for granted. Take these easy steps to keep your peepers healthy. 1. Eat Well Good eye health starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off age-related vision problems like macular degeneration and cataracts. To get them, fill your plate with: Green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, and collards Salmon, […]
Protecting your eyesight is one of the most important things you can do to help maintain your quality of life. Some type of sight-threatening eye problem affects one in six adults age 45 and older. And the risk for vision loss only increases with age. In fact, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) estimates that more than […]
Computer work, smartphones and the sun all take their toll on your eyes. Here’s how to minimise the damage and keep them in tip-top shape. While visiting the dentist might be the stuff of nightmares as a child, the optometrist often claims this honour as we get older. As you age your eyes naturally deteriorate, […]
“The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.” – Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn probably spoke from personal experience as she was the epitome of beauty. One of the most attractive features of your face, eyes are the window to […]
Less than a quarter of us go for regular check-ups. Our eyesight is vital to our daily lives, and yet many often neglect taking care of it. Everyone should have regular optician reviews, regardless of whether you are experiencing symptoms or not. In the UK, millions of people complain of suffering from dry eyes, deteriorating […]
Nowadays, people are often sitting in front of their computers at home or at work spending several hours looking into the glare of their computer monitors. Unfortunately, this habit of ours is actually putting a lot of strain on our eyes which in turn causes our eyesight to become poor in the long run. Those […]
In a 2012 survey from the American Optometric Association, more than half of the respondents reported that they valued their eyesight more than their memory or ability to walk. However, you may be making little decisions every day that could be compromising your most indispensable sense. “Constantly interacting with screens, missing out on essential nutrients, […]