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There is a lot to love about winter – the scents, holidays, and events. However, the season’s lower humidity is certainly not one of them, especially as it can cause moisture to evaporate at a much faster rate. That can leave you with chapped lips, cracked hands, and dry eyes. You can use moisturizers and […]
Cataracts form when the eye’s lens that, when healthy, is transparent becomes cloudy. The lens, located behind the iris, helps to focus light on the retina so you can see clearly. A cataract will decrease the focusing ability of the eye, which can consequently affect your everyday life and, if not surgically corrected, may lead […]
“An estimated 45 million people in the U.S. wear contact lenses” – U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulated medical devices – according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although a more comfortable and convenient alternative to wearing eyeglasses, there are several scary risks involved with wearing contact lenses or more accurately, […]
Meetings, projects, errands, and appointments. That’s only the beginning of how hectic most people’s daily schedules can be. It’s little wonder, then, that Americans are among the most stressed in the world. Last year, more people reported feeling stressed than they have been at most points during the past decade. That is according to Gallup’s […]
The truth is, no one likes the prospect of growing older, yet according to a famous quote by Carl Jung: Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing research. While the fountain of youth may remain elusive, many lifestyle choices (e.g., staying active, eating a balanced diet, and reducing your […]
An eyelid twitch or tic (myokymia) is an involuntary, spontaneous, localized spasm of one or both of your upper or lower eyelids. The movement is often so swift that it is unnoticeable to others. Minor twitches that go away on their own are quite common. Most people will experience them at least once in their […]
Every time we look at a digital screen, we are exposing our eyes to blue light. The reason why doctors recommend limiting the time you spend looking at a screen is because too much exposure to blue light may negatively affect your vision. Though a large amount of blue light is emitted from natural sunlight, […]
The average American spends more than 10 hours a day staring at a screen. In today’s technologically advanced world, electronic devices are everywhere. Whether at home, work or in line at the grocery store, chances are you or the people around you are clocking time on one of these popular devices: smartphones, tablets, computers, handheld […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity exercises. Being physically active can benefit your heart, waistline, mood, and energy level. What you may not realize, however, is that exercise can also do your eyes a world of good. Regular exercise has been shown […]