How to Avoid Stress-Related Eye Conditions Stress doesn’t just affect your mental health but may increase your risk of ailments ranging from diabetes to high blood pressure to vision problems. Fortunately, vision issues usually improve once you feel less stressed. What Types of Vision Problems Can Stress Cause? If you frequently feel stressed, you may have noticed one or…
An Active Lifestyle Can Help You Protect Your Eyes Staying active helps you maintain your weight, keeps your heart healthy, strengthens your bones, and may even help you lower your risk of several serious eye diseases. No matter what your age, increasing your activity level offers a simple way to safeguard your eye health. The Eye-Health Benefits of an…
How to Protect Your Eyes at the Swimming Pool There’s no better place to be than a swimming pool on a hot summer day. Although swimming is an excellent way to relax and get a little exercise, spending time in a pool could cause eye discomfort or increase your risk of an eye infection. Fortunately, you can protect your…
Glaucoma, or Ocular Hypertension Causes and Treatments Ocular hypertension occurs when the pressure inside your eye begins to rise. Although the increased pressure doesn’t damage your eye, it could increase your risk of developing glaucoma. If you’ve been diagnosed with ocular hypertension, treatment may help prevent the condition from worsening. Why Does Glaucoma/Ocular Hypertension Occur? Aqueous humor, a clear…
How Eye Makeup Mistakes Can Affect Your Vision Do you use makeup to accentuate your eyes? Whether your go-to style is a smoky eye or you prefer a more understated look, eye makeup mistakes could increase your risk of eye irritation, infection, or vision loss. What Types of Eye Problems Can Be Caused by Makeup? If you’re like most…
Tips On Picking the Right Sunglasses for Eye Health During UV Safety Month Sunglasses are more than just a fashion accessory. The glasses decrease your exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays produced by the sun and may help you lower your risk of developing several serious eye diseases. If you’ll be shopping for sunglasses soon, these tips will help…
Essential Questions to Ask Your Optometrist During an Eye Exam Will you be visiting the optometrist soon? During your next appointment with the eye doctor, you may want to ask a few of these questions. How Often Should I See You? Your optometrist will recommend an eye exam schedule based on your age and any eye conditions or diseases…
Uveitis, a painful eye condition that affects the middle of the eye, can lead to vision loss if it’s not treated in a timely manner. Fortunately, your optometrist can offer several treatments that will help reduce pain and preserve your vision. Uveitis Causes Inflammation in the Eye Uveitis occurs when the uvea, the middle part of your eye, becomes…
Is a Healthy Diet Important for Vision? Improving your eating habits offers benefits you may not have considered. In addition to reducing your risk of heart disease, lowering your cholesterol, and maintaining a healthy weight, good nutrition also helps you keep your eyes healthy. How What You Eat Affects Your Vision Vitamins and minerals found in foods and supplements…
How Your Tears Protect and Enhance Your Vision Tears not only help you express emotions but also keep your eyes healthy. The constant moisture provided by tears is essential for eye comfort and clear vision. What Do Tears Do? Tears are produced by the lacrimal gland, a small gland located above each eyelid. Every time you blink, a film…
Optician: Sean Mindermann
Optometrist: Dr. Jim Phelan
