The eyes are said to be the window to the soul, and they may also be the window to your brain. Anything that affects the brain such as a concussion or injury, neurological disease such as Multiple sclerosis (MS), or mental health disorder can potentially have an affect on vision. Not only is there a…
DetailsJust Say No – Why You Should Never Rub Your Eyes If your eyes are itchy, dry and tired after staring at a screen all day, or if you suffer from allergies you may be tempted to rub them. After all, it does bring temporary relief. Though itchy, irritated eyes are annoying, rubbing your eyes…
DetailsWinterize Your Eyes Aw, winter. Short days that feel long, fluctuating temperatures, cold winds and more time spent indoors are all a part of the season, but did you know that winter can take a toll on your eye health? Read on to learn about the eye conditions that may develop throughout hibernation season and…
DetailsThere are certain nutrients which contribute greatly to eye health. What are they? Will carrots do the trick? What foods do you need to eat to keep eyes healthy and avoid eye conditions? Read on to learn which nutrients are essential to eye health and why, and how to get more of them into your…
DetailsRead on for all you need to know about those painful annoying, red bumps otherwise known as eye styes and how to treat them at home. What’s a Stye? It might look like a giant mosquito bite or a pimple on the eyelid or inner part of your eye. It’s usually painful when you blink…
DetailsWhat does it mean when you see Halos, Floaters or Rainbows? When changes appear in your vision, especially if they are something you’ve never experienced before, it can be unsettling. If you’ve ever experienced seeing halos, floaters or rainbows around lights and wondered what caused it, then you’re in the right place! Read on to…
DetailsAs parents, there is a lot to think about when it comes to your child’s eyesight and well-being. Though it may seem that good vision is genetic and there isn’t much you can do to change that, there are some factors and risks to consider that can affect your child’s vision. Read on to learn…
DetailsAll you Need to Know about Your Baby’s Vision Just as your baby develops skills for speaking and walking, they aren’t born with their vision fully developed either. Their eyesight develops very quickly in their first few months of life. Babies learn from visual cues and observing their environment and vision problems can cause developmental…
DetailsThe eyes are the window to our soul, and they also the key to learning. Babies learn by watching and mimicking us. Preschoolers develop hand eye coordination to help with walking and school aged children need to see in order to do well at school. Kids’ eye exams are important at all stages of development…
DetailsYou’ve probably heard the term ‘beer goggles’ before, which refers to seeing someone differently after having a few drinks, but do you actually see differently after drinking? Alcohol alters perception, but can drinking actually change your eyesight? Read on to learn how alcohol affects your eyes and when it’s a cause for concern. How does…
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