Eye Health for Athletes – Why Vision is Important in Sports Eyesight is a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of sports ability. Without good vision, scoring points, hitting balls, and fending off opponents becomes much more difficult. Why Good Vision Is Particularly Important for Athletes It’s difficult to determine which player has the ball or accurately judge your distance…
Germs look for the easiest way into your body, often entering through your eyes and other mucus membranes. Fortunately, taking a few simple steps to protect your eyes may reduce your chance of developing an illness or infection. Don’t Touch Your Face Like most people, you probably touch your face many times throughout the day without thinking about what…
Lack of Sleep May Affect Your Eye Health Have you been having trouble sleeping? Fatigue, concentration problems, and irritability aren’t the only consequences of insomnia. Your eye health may also suffer if you can’t fall asleep or stay asleep. These Things Can Happen to Your Eyes if You Don’t Get Enough Sleep Most of us experience sleep problems from…
Smoking increases the likelihood of developing many types of health issues, including conditions and diseases that may affect your vision. If you are a smoker or live with someone who smokes, your eye health may be at risk. 7 Diseases and Conditions Related to Smoking Smoking can cause several eye-related problems, including: Diabetic Retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy, one of the…
Are You Showing Signs of Age-Related Macular Degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye condition common in older Americans, slowly damages your central and color vision. Signs and symptoms of the condition can be subtle at first and may not seem particularly alarming. Fortunately, your optometrist can spot changes in your eyes before you notice any vision problems. What…
Welcome to our new website! In August, 2021, we decided to go forth with a much-needed update on our website. Over the next couple weeks we will be added a lot of new content, mostly based on helping you, our customers and patients, learn about your eyes and to hopefully help you make great decisions about your eye care…
Optician: Sean Mindermann
Optometrist: Dr. Jim Phelan
