BEST WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM SEASONAL EYE ALLERGIES It’s fall, and along with dropping temperatures and the turning of leaves, a new crop of autumn pollen is sweeping across the country, activating allergy symptoms among over 40 million Americans. All summer,...
HOUSEPLANTS THAT PURIFY INDOOR AIR When we think of air pollution, we invariably think of the outdoors. Of big, industrial chimneystacks spewing black smoke into the air, of poisonous auto emissions, toxic solid waste piles etc. It is hard to fathom therefore, that...
ORGANIC EYELINERS In spite of all the warnings we repeatedly hear about eye health, women continue to put commercial eyeliners in daily contact with their eyes. A proper make-up regimen is rarely complete without a sweep of liner darkening the waterline to make eyes...
HOW TO AVOID EYE INJURIES DURING HALLOWEEN Halloween – the one reckless day of the year, when anyone can be anybody. Whether you’re dressing for an adult party or helping the kids with their trick-or-treating costume, the temptation to ignore common sense and safety...
VISION-BOOSTING SALADS Fall brings with it a rich harvest of season-fresh fruits and vegetables, and whipping up delicious autumn salads is not just cheaper, tastier and good for overall health – it has a tremendous impact on the wellbeing of your eyes too. The eyes...
TIPS TO ALLEVIATE EYE STRAIN Did you know if you spend more than two hours a day on a computer, you might have eye strain? Over 75% of all office workers suffer from eye strain. While it may not cause permanent damage to your eyes, it can make life pretty miserable....
FACTS AND FICTIONS ABOUT EYE HEALTH Eating Carrots Will Improve Your Vision FACT: They aren’t going to fix your vision BUT your eyes do need vitamin A — a nutrient that is essential for good vision. Carrots are a great option but not the only option. Vitamin A can...
FACTS ABOUT PREGNANT WOMEN RECEIVING LASIK Pregnant women that are interested in getting LASIK done may be unaware of the changes that are occurring in their eyes during pregnancy. While other changes during pregnancy are more noticeable, changes in the eye do take...
FACTS ABOUT COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME Computer vision syndrome is a condition caused by focusing the eyes on a computer screen or other device for long, uninterrupted periods of time. This condition can cause headaches, blurred vision, and other problems. With so much...
BENEFITS OF HAVING LASIK THIS SUMMER For the millions of people who suffer from the three most common vision problems — myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism (blurry vision) — LASIK surgery offers a fast, effective, and safe corrective...
