If you are a contact wearer, you have most likely fallen asleep without taking your contacts off once or twice. And, while you may not have experienced any permanent side effects, you surely woke up with your eyes feeling dry. However, according to doctors, sleeping with your contacts is very dangerous and can lead to… Read More »
Let’s be frank — a lot of students avoid studying until the last minute and then “cram”. In fact, we all remember the all-nighters we pulled before exams. And while cramming for exams can mess up your sleeping schedule, it can also have consequences for your eyesight. It should come as no surprise that spending… Read More »
Halloween is right around the corner, meaning that most people are already rushing to prepare for their perfect costumes. However, not everybody is so excited about Halloween, and some are more worried about the dangers it poses. In fact, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is not so keen on Halloween, especially the increase in the… Read More »
There’s no denying that, as we age, our eyes become much weaker, and our vision deteriorates. In fact, according to research, adults over the age of 40 are prone to near vision impairment due to a thickening of the natural lens within the eye. As a result, many people are having trouble reading or even… Read More »
Eyesight problems become more common the older we get. In fact, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, one in six Americans aged 65 and older has a vision impairment that can’t be corrected with contact lenses or glasses. And while that number is staggering, many older adults still neglect their eyesight and often avoid… Read More »
Do You Rub Your Eyes Often? You might think the answer to this question is no, but we all rub our eyes much more than we actually notice. It happens when we’re sleepy, when our eyes are itchy or dry, or when we think something might have fallen into one of them. In such cases,… Read More »
Although the past school year has been anything but ordinary, some things never change. No matter what is happening in the world, we must support our children’s education, and even more importantly, take care of their health. And one thing to pay special attention to when it comes to our young ones is their vision. There’s… Read More »
For many people around the world, glasses or contact lenses are the only way they can see clearly. And since replacing them can be quite expensive, taking care of lenses is essential. But without proper knowledge of lenses, you could end up scratching them or worse during cleanup. Luckily, we are here to give you… Read More »
There’s no mystery that an active lifestyle, which includes a balanced diet and exercise, can improve our overall well being. However, many people don’t know that being active can also benefit your vision. In fact, studies have shown that exercise can slow or prevent vision loss in 45% of cases. As a result, having an… Read More »