Spring is around the corner and warmer temperatures and budding trees can trigger seasonal allergies for many people. Itchy watery eyes are also a sign of pink eye or bacterial conjunctivitis. Eye allergies are referred to as allergic conjunctivitis and may cause similar symptoms but aren’t contagious but can be just as irritating. How do…
How clearly can you see this sentence? If it’s the end of the day and you’ve already spent a lot of time on screens, chances are it will be harder to read then if you’re reading this first thing in the morning. Eyes get tired like the rest of you and it can affect how…
The Future of Eye Care Looks Bright Happy 2023! Remember when 2023 sounded futuristic? Old movies depicted this as the year with flying cars, robots and all things bionic. Well the future is here. Though we aren’t seeing flying cars, we are seeing self-driving ones, and though not every home is equipped with a house…
What is a cataract? https://www.healthline.com/health/cataract According to Healthline, a cataract is a dense, cloudy area that forms in the lens of the eye. A cataract begins when proteins in the eye form clumps that prevent the lens from sending clear images to the retina. It develops slowly and eventually interferes with your vision. You might…
How stress impacts your vision Most of us are aware that too much stress can negatively impact our health contributing to weight gain, anxiety, high blood pressure and increased risk of heart related incidents. Did you know that same stress can also have a detrimental effect on your vision? According to research, mental stress can…
Blink once for yes. Twice for no. What a workout! Our eyes use muscles to move all day long. While eye exercises aren’t the same as going to the gym and pounding out some reps in terms of building muscle, they can still be helpful to keep your eyes moving as they should. Read on…
It’s that time again. The leaves start to fall, the air gets cooler and kids head back to school. Though kids use their eyes a lot in the summer for screen-time there is often less time spent on activities that require focus. Sometimes it’s these activities that can indicate whether or not a child’s vision…
If your child has difficulty staying focussed and tends to start daydreaming mid-conversation, it may be a sign of ADHD. That isn’t the only focus issue related to the disorder. ADHD may also be related to visual impairments such as blurred vision. One study showed that children with vision problems are 200% more likely to…
Ah summer. We wait for it all year, so we can get outdoors and finally soak up those rays. Though most of us remember to shield our skin from too much sun exposure, many of us forget to protect another vulnerable area, our eyes. You’re probably aware that looking directly at the sun can cause…
Fear of going to the eye doctor is a real thing. If you feel anxious, nervous or scared in anticipation of getting an eye exam, you’re not alone. In addition to going to the doctor which can be anxiety provoking for some, many people also get squeamish when it comes to having their eyes examined.…