Sometimes it’s hard to get a full night’s sleep, but when we don’t, we definitely feel it. In fact, studies even show that not getting enough sleep has many of the same effects on the mind and body as alcohol. There’s an interesting relationship between our quality and quantity of sleep and our eyes. We can […]
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Discovering Common Dry Eye Symptoms
Dry eye symptoms are often a result of insufficient tear production, or tear films that evaporate too quickly. This condition, which can be chronic, can affect anyone but is prevalent among women and the elderly. Dry eye causes and risk factors can vary, too. Some […]
Continue readingMarch is Save Your Vision Month
March is Save Your Vision Month. While you may think that having good vision means that your eyes are healthy, that may not always be the case. Getting your eyes checked regularly by an eye doctor can ensure that you not only have great vision, but that your eyes are […]
Continue readingLow Vision and Smart Phones
Most of us take our smart phones for granted. But if you, or someone you know, has poor eyesight, then a smart phone could be less of a convenience and more of a problem. Fortunately, there are plenty of options out there for those who have bad vision, or even […]
Continue readingWhat is “Lazy Eye” and How Do I Prevent It?
Many people have heard of a “lazy eye”, but aren’t exactly sure what it is, how to avoid it or how to get rid of it. Overview The medical term for lazy eye is “amblyopia.” Amblyopia occurs when your brain favors one eye, often due to poor vision in […]
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