Eye Health
What Is 20/20 Vision?
When you were little and pushing your overcooked carrots around your plate at the dinner table your Mom probably said something like this. “You know, Jimmy has 20/20 vision and you need glasses. I bet he eats his carrots.” Yes, carrots do have some benefits for your eyes. They are full of beta-carotene, which the... read more
Nine Tips for Protecting Your Eyesight
As humans, we take many of the amazing physical abilities of our bodies for granted. Most of us are more concerned about the timing of our next oil change — am I over the recommended mileage?! — than we are about routine maintenance on various systems of our bodies. Take our eyes. We take our... read more
Put Down the Cigarette: What Smoking Is Doing to Your Eye Health
You’ve seen the anti-smoking commercials where smokers are hooked up to a breathing machine or unable to talk because of excess smoking. As the cause of so many cancers— including lung and oral cancers— smoking can wreak havoc on virtually every part of your body. In fact, did you know that smoking can impact your... read more
How to Get Rid of A Black Eye
A black eye is something that will surely make you stand out from the crowd. Whether you have a black eye from an accident or some facial surgery, it’s enough to make you want to hide under the pillows until it goes away. Luckily, with the help of ice and cucumber slices, you can get... read more
5 Foods to Help With Your Vision
When you’re little, you learn that eating your fruits and vegetables will make you grow big and strong. However, as you grow up and gain your independence foods like McDonald’s cheeseburgers and sugared cereal tend to take precedence over those vitamin enriched foods. By aiding in not only a healthy body but healthy vision, the... read more
Is That a Stye In Your Eye? What Is a Stye and How to Treat It
Do you have a big date coming up or a work conference that you have to look presentable for? If so, you are going to want to look your best, and as something that can make you look a bit disheveled, a stye in your eye is something you will want to get taken care... read more