Before you start skiing down the slopes this winter, you need to make sure that you’re well-protected. We don’t just mean protecting yourself from the cold, but also protecting yourself from the sun. Granted, most people think of summer when it comes to sun protection, but winter has its own set of issues as well,Read more…
People always talk about protecting yourself from the sun during the summer months. While this is certainly good advice, this doesn’t mean that you should worry about sun protection only in the summer months. In reality, the winter sun poses its own unique threats to our skin and eye health. How is the winter sunRead more…
Healthy eyes mean a healthy life, and we should strive to keep it that way. While going for your regular eye exam is a great way to start, there are also things that we can do on an every day basis for maintaining our eye health. Eat a well-balanced diet Your body needs its nutrients,Read more…
Thousands of Americans each year are diagnosed with some sort of eye disease and/or disorder. Whether it be a refractive error such as astigmatism, or a serious case of age-related macular degeneration, these eye diseases are costly for both our eyes and our wallets. However, by being aware of these diseases, you can take stepsRead more…
When our eyes are exposed to the UV radiation in sunlight for prolonged periods of time, it can cause permanent damage and vision impairment. But can low-light environments cause eye damage as well? While many people believe so, that’s not quite the case. No, it doesn’t hurt your eyes Long story short–no, reading in low lightRead more…
