Many studies demonstrate that exposure to sunlight provides protection to diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and a variety of cancers, and avoiding sunlight may influence their progression.1 It has been thought that these protections are due only to vitamin D, whose creation requires sunlight, but researchers are now reporting that circadian clock influencing, immune […]
Continue readingOptometrist Q&A – What is Causing Your Watery Eyes?
Tears play a vital role in the function of our bodies. They help in keeping your eyes lubricated, wash away particles and dust, and protect you against infection. Different factors contribute to how many tears you produce. This includes allergies, irritated tear ducts, and even injury to the eye. Sometimes an excess production of tears […]
Continue readingCardiovascular Disease Linked to Eye Disease
People with cardiovascular disease may be at a higher risk of developing certain eye diseases including macular degeneration, retinopathy, retinal bleeding, a retinal vein occlusion, and blurred vision. Why is heart disease linked to eye disease? Good vision requires, among other factors, adequate blood circulation, and normal blood pressure. The eyes have a network of […]
Continue readingWhy You Regularly Need to Replace Your Sunglasses
Did you know that sunglasses, or at least sunglass lenses, regularly need to be replaced? According to a study conducted at the University of São Paulo, the UV protection that sunglasses provide deteriorates over time. You may adore your current ones, but if you’ve been rocking those shades for two or more years, it might […]
Continue readingBACK TO SCHOOL VISION TESTS – A MUST FOR STUDENTS
Heading back to school after summer break means it’s time to adjust those eyes to looking at the whiteboard and school books again. Hopefully, kids get an “eye break” over the summer while they play outside, go on adventures and practice reading for enjoyment rather than studying is a great way to help them exercise […]
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