It’s no secret that exercise is the best way to get in shape and to prevent serious health conditions. But did you know that you can actually exercise your way to healthy eyes too!? Like your heart, brain, and lungs, your eyes are impacted by how you care for your body. By eating a healthy […]
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Eye Exams: Why Are Eye Exams Important?
Is it really that important to have routine eye exams? What if you just passed a vision screening at work or school — do you still need an eye exam? Here are a few important differences between vision screenings and eye exams — and why routine eye exams are so important even if you’ve passed […]
Continue readingLiving Well With Low Vision
What is Low Vision? When you have low vision, eyeglasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery may not help. Activities like reading, shopping, cooking, writing, and watching TV may be hard to do. In fact, millions of Americans lose some of their sight every year. While vision loss can affect anyone at any age, low vision […]
Continue reading10 Common Myths About Your Vision and Eye Health
You may have heard all sorts of things about what is good and bad for your eyes. But are they true?Golden Eye Optometry presents you with the facts about these 20 common eye myths: 1. Carrots Carrots are often perceived as the only food that really matters for improving vision. A carrot carries Vitamin A, […]
Continue readingEye Injuries at Work
The personal and economic toll of eye injuries at work is alarming. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20,000 workplace eye injuries happen each year. Injuries on the job often require one or more missed work days for recovery. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that workplace […]
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