vision

Many of us believe that the older we get, the more it is expected that many of our bodily functions simply won’t work like they used to. Sure, we may no longer be able to run a mile, or even lift up heavy objects, but if your vision is getting worse, it could be a ...click here to read more

Short-term effects of alcohol can impair and alter vision, but excessive alcohol can greatly impact eyesight and vision, leading to a condition referred to as toxic amblyopia. Aside from alcohol’s effects on vision and eyes, it has been long known that excessive alcohol can have lasting detrimental effects on the body as a whole. The ...click here to read more

Physically and visually a lot can be revealed about our health. From our hair right down to our toes, paying attention to our features can give us insight about our health. Usually when we discuss eyes we don’t pay attention to their color as indicators of health, but we should. Blue and green eyes might ...click here to read more

Our eyes put up with a lot: Hours in front of the TV or computer, low mood lighting in a restaurant, squinting into the sun while driving (even with sunglasses). There’s a long list. Despite how important our eyesight is, we tend to take it for granted. There are certain habits, in particular, that we ...click here to read more

As we all age, some natural decline in our senses is to be expected. Yet even a slight deterioration of our eyesight can be scary. Not only can it get in the way of our ability to understand our surroundings, it can have a significant impact on our comfort, safety and overall independence. There is ...click here to read more

It is often said that our eyes are the gateway to our soul. Although this may be true, your eyes can reveal much more than that. Eyes not only provide us with the ability to see, but they can also tell us what’s going on inside our bodies. Whether it is matters of the heart, ...click here to read more

We live in a high-tech world and advances in the health care field are changing lives, I’m proud to say. Scientists have developed advanced prosthetic arms and legs to give new hope to those with limited mobility. “Bionic” eyes may be next for those with vision trouble. A new treatment is in the testing stages ...click here to read more

Kicking the smoking habit could be the best thing you do for your health. Add another negative to the long list of smoking hazards: poor eyesight. Your vision concerns now will only get worse if you’re a smoker, according to a recent Swedish study, published this January in JAMA Ophthalmology from the American Medical Association. Science ...click here to read more

Fish is steadily gaining popularity as a natural source of Omega 3 fatty acids, a natural supplement that can help prevent cancer and mental disease. However, new research is showing that blindly following this trend may prove detrimental to your health. Seafood–fish in particular–is becoming a staple part of the North American diet. While it ...click here to read more

Glaucoma is an eye health problem that has become increasingly prevalent, and is one of the top causes of vision loss in America. Glaucoma occurs when a number of eye conditions begin to damage the optic nerve in the eye, often resulting in reduced vision due to the high pressure inside the eye. Because the ...click here to read more

The world health organization states that physical activity is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of many non- communicable diseases. The WHO and many other health agencies promote exercise as a means to improve mental health as well. Most of us have likely heard how physical exercise can improve both body and ...click here to read more

Eye care has entered the aesthetic era. We have seen the transition from bulky eye glasses to contact lenses, and now with laser eye surgery being used for correcting eye impairments, we could see the elimination of glasses or contact lenses altogether. Laser eye surgery (also called LASIK) is a simple procedure whereby the shape ...click here to read more