We all want to have a happy Halloween, but the fun shouldn’t come at the expense of safety. Whether you’re going to a Halloween party or taking your kids trick or treating, it’s important to protect your eyes from danger. Follow these eye safety tips to have the most spooktacular Halloween ever. Avoid using a […]
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Stress can take a toll on many aspects of your health, including your vision. Symptoms can range from barely noticeable, like eye twitching, to being as severe as vision loss. Fortunately, stress and its effects can be easily managed with a combination of comprehensive eye exams and management techniques like exercise and yoga. Eyesight and Stress The
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Migraines can cause excruciating head pain and possibly last for days, but can they affect your vision? They actually can, but not in the same way that classic migraines do. While shorter-lasting and often not as painful, ocular and visual migraines can affect your central vision and make it difficult to perform daily tasks. Ocular
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Life is busy. We understand! Between work, keeping in touch with friends, prioritizing family, and juggling all of your everyday responsibilities, it can be easy to let eye care slip through the cracks. But there are a few things that you should never be too busy for — spending time with friends and family, investing
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If you wear prescription contact lenses, you never have to worry about misplacing your glasses, breaking them, or constantly having to wipe them clean. But that doesn’t mean that everything is fine and dandy. As any contact wearer can tell you, eye allergies during the spring can be an especially difficult time. You can fight
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The eyes are more than a window to the soul — they’re also a window into heart health! This is thanks to the system of blood vessels located behind the eyes. With comprehensive eye exams, optometrists are able to examine these blood vessels for valuable insights into heart health. Your eyes can act as an
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A new year brings new goals, possibilities, and challenges. For many people, it’s an opportunity to focus on their wellness and focus on their health. While this is always a good idea, many people do so without considering the health of their eyes. Vision health is essential for maintaining your overall health and including it
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There are few things more exciting to a child than opening presents during the holidays. The excitement of finding out that Santa brought them the toy they wanted can make it special for adults, as well. But toys can also present certain dangers that you may not think about when buying gifts for your child,
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When it comes to Thanksgiving, people are usually more concerned about their pants size than anything else. However, most people probably aren’t aware of the benefits that traditional Thanksgiving foods have on your vision. This is thanks to special antioxidants known as carotenoids, as well as other vitamins and minerals that support and protect your
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You may have never considered it, but autumn brings its own special set of challenges to your eyes and vision. From the continuing spread of COVID-19 to leaf blowers blowing dirt, dust, pollen, and mold into the air, our eyes are at risk of unique problems in the fall. Make sure that you’re doing everything
