Blurry vision is often caused by astigmatism, the condition with a funny name that affects nearly 1 in 3 Americans. Astigmatism is not nearsightedness or farsightedness; it can occur alongside either one of those refractive errors. Being diagnosed with astigmatism isn’t necessarily a bad thing. A diagnosis allows you and your eye doctor to develop…
The current professional recommendation is that every child has a comprehensive eye exam by age three. After that point, annual eye exams are needed in conjunction with behavioral monitoring that may identify symptoms of visual difficulties. A child who sits close to the television, moves objects closer to see them or who squints when they…
A cataract is the hardening, yellowing, and clouding of the natural lens of the eye. Normally, the lens is transparent, providing clear, crisp vision. According to the National Eye Institute, nearly half of all Americans will have had a cataract by the time they reach age 80. Generally, cataract surgery is not necessary unless the…
Being that the eyes are one of the first parts of the face to show the signs of aging, many people consider the various ways they can nurture this area. While good sun care habits can slow the onset of signs of aging like thinning skin and fine lines, there comes a point at which…
There are several facets to optimal women’s health, all of which are important. Women learn early to pay attention to their menstrual cycle, to care for their skin, to manage their weight, and to take care of their teeth. What many women are not taught is that they also need to be mindful of risks…
Eyeglasses and contact lenses serve a very important function, there is no denying that. Without vision-correction, life is forever altered. At the same time, wearing glasses or contacts can quickly become bothersome. If you’re active, your glasses may get in the way. If you rely on glasses all day every day, they may start to…
Living in Florida, many of us tend to spend a fair amount of time outdoors. Our natural environment invites us to swim, bike, hike, and walk with our toes in the grass or sand. It is that invitation that makes us love where we live, after all! However, because we are called to outdoor activities…
It is no secret that age affects various aspects of health and wellness. One of the changes that tends to occur over time is that our eyes don’t see as well as they used to. While natural changes can be expected, we can do a lot to foster good eyesight and long-term eye health while…
We see so many plump lips and high cheekbones on social media and television these days that it’s easy to think all who have them were born that way. In many cases, especially among younger people, this may be true. However, most of us lose a fair amount of the volume that keeps the cheeks…
This summer seems to have breezed right on by. Fortunately for us, the weather in our neck of the woods isn’t dramatically cold and gloomy. Still, because the temperature does decrease slightly and we may see a few more clouds, it may be easy to forget the immense value of wearing sunglasses every day. Sunglasses…
