Eye Health

Many people wear contact lenses to avoid restrictive frame around their visions. Some choose to wear contact lenses over eyeglasses because they find the latter unsuitable, especially in most sports as they can easily fall off. Some are tired of wearing eyeglasses because of the reflections and distortions they get in wearing them, blurry vision … Continue reading 10 Safety Tips If You Are Going To Wear Contact Lenses

Having eye problems is not limited to adults only. Even kids can have vision difficulties. A lot of kids nowadays wear eyeglasses to help them see clearly. Aside from eyeglasses, another option to improve and correct vision is contact lenses. Most adults wear contact lenses but is it safe for kids? What’s the right age … Continue reading Should You Let Your Kids Wear Contact Lenses?

How you keep your eyes healthy and in perfect condition may differ depending on the season. There are things that you do during summer to protect your eyes that may not be that practical during winter or vice versa. But no matter what the season is, it is vital that you protect your eyes to … Continue reading Four Seasons Of Good Eye Health

Annual eye exam has many benefits. It helps ensure that your eyes are always healthy. It aids in detecting the onset of any eye problem. Early detection helps in making sure that your eyes get the proper medical service that you need to recover quickly. A common misconception about eye exams is that it is … Continue reading Understanding The Important Role Of Your Eye Doctor For Eye Health

It may come as a surprise but the fact is that gender is actually one of the determining factors for eye health. Yes, you’ve read that right! Research studies have shown than women are more prone to eye diseases such as cataract and macular degeneration compared to men. When it comes to the risk factors … Continue reading Treat Your Eyes Right, Ladies

Eye problems are not just for adults. In fact, it is quite alarming that every year, more and more children, particularly the school-age ones, are suffering from different types of eye problems. If you want your kids to maximize their school experience, you have to make sure that they have perfect vision. Many activities in … Continue reading Don’t Forget Your Child’s Back-To-School Eye Exam

One of the most common eye problems is red eyelids or medically termed as blepharitis. This is the condition wherein one or both eyelids become sore and red. This is caused by either fluid retention or eye infection. Although not sight threatening on its own, blepharitis can signal other health issues. Blepharitis can be painful … Continue reading Blepharitis: How To Get Rid of Sore Red Eyelids

Eating right is not only good for your body but it is also very beneficial for your eyes. Do you know what foods you should be eating to keep your eyes healthy? If you are not yet a fan of healthy diet, you should start thinking about it now. Healthy food options make a huge … Continue reading Healthy Foods For Healthy Eyes

To maintain perfect vision, you must have a regular eye exam. Most of the time, annual eye exam is recommended by optometrists. By doing so, you are able to stay informed regarding the status of your eye health. During the visit to your eye doctor, your medical history will be reviewed. You will be asked … Continue reading Signs It’s Time For An Eye Exam

How often have you heard someone saying they are either nearsighted or farsighted? What does it mean? These two conditions are opposites. Nearsightedness means that you can focus on items close to you while farsightedness means that your focus is only on far objects. These conditions can affect your lifestyle. Your activities will be limited … Continue reading What Does It Mean To Be Nearsighted Or Farsighted?

While technology has many advantages, there are also some disadvantages to it. It makes life easier but it can cause some serious health problems like vision issues. Research studies show that about 60 million school age children are already exposed to computers and other devices and the alarming truth is they are in front of … Continue reading Taking Care Of Your Eyes In The Digital Age

As we age, we become prone to many different health issues including eye problems. This is the reason why as early as possible, we should already think about our eye health. There is no better way for our vision to stay perfect as we age than prevent any eye disorder from happening in the first … Continue reading Protect Your Sight As You Age

The eyes can reveal a lot about your health. In fact, there are natural healing techniques that detect illnesses by examining the eyes. Changes in your vision does not only mean that you need graded eye glasses already; sometimes it means that you are at risk with other illnesses. By being observant with the symptoms, … Continue reading 5 Eye Symptoms That Can Signal A Health Problem

Staring at a screen for a long period of time can cause serious eye issues. Screens release blue light that is harmful to the eyes. This blue light can cause long term damage to the eyes if not controlled immediately. Sadly, this is one of the negative effects of technology. In today’s world, it is … Continue reading The Effects of Blue Light

Our eyes are vital for everyday activities. Without healthy vision, it is impossible to go about our daily activities with ease. The sad news is that many people today are suffering from vision problems ranging from simple blurred vision to total blindness. With today’s technological advancements, there is always something that can be done to … Continue reading 5 Types of Technology for Correcting Your Vision

When the eye’s optic nerve is damaged, it can lead to impaired vision or blindness. This is called glaucoma. This eye problem can easily be detected during an eye examination. Diabetes patients are usually more prone to glaucoma. Because this eye problem may also be hereditary, some people already have this but don’t get diagnosed … Continue reading What is Glaucoma?

One of the common eye problems that most adults experience is refractive error. This eye problem affects children sometimes too. What is refractive error? It happens when the light that enters your eyes does not bend correctly. This results to a blurred vision of the image. Refractive error is a treatable condition. An eye optometrist … Continue reading What Is A Refractive Error?

Most eye issues have no early indications. Symptoms of eye problems may not be noticeable on its initial stages, until it becomes quite advanced. This is the reason why most people only go for eye exam when they are already experiencing serious eye conditions. We should realize that is our obligation to take great care … Continue reading 5 Most Common Eye Problems

Snowblindness is an excruciating eye condition. Its medical term is “photokeratitis”. It is usually caused by too long or too much exposure to the dangerous ultraviolet light. This is the reason why people who ski or snowboard are asked to wear snow googles. These googles block UV radiation. If it is any consolation, snowblindness is … Continue reading Protecting Your Eyes From Snowblindness