April marks Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, a timely reminder for women everywhere to prioritize their vision and eye health. Surprisingly, a recent survey revealed that 91% of women were unaware they are more likely than men to suffer from vision problems and face a higher risk of permanent vision loss. This gap in […]
Cataract Awareness and Prevention
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Why Cataract Awareness Matters June is recognized as Cataract Awareness Month, a critical time to educate yourself about one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, cataracts are responsible for 51% of blindness cases, most of which are preventable. Nearly 50% of individuals over the age of 70 in […]
April is Women’s Eye Health Month in the USA, and May is Healthy Vision Month in Canada too, so let’s take the opportunity to look at some tips for maintaining eye health and vision health, with a special focus on women. Statistically, women are more at risk than men for eye disease, visual impairment, and […]
Healthy Aging for the Eyes
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Getting older doesn’t have to mean vision loss. You can do a lot to keep your eyes and vision healthy and prevent age-related eye disease and vision loss, especially if you start early. Keeping your eyes healthy and strong may require some lifestyle changes, but the good news is that these improvements will contribute to […]
Regular exercise is an essential component of overall health and wellness. It is proven that exercise reduces sickness and disease, increases strength, immunity, and mental health, and also helps regulate bodily functions and maintain a healthy weight. Research shows that exercise can lower our risk of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, […]
March 8th is International Women’s Day, a day when women are honored and their accomplishments celebrated worldwide. From medicine to law, entrepreneurship to corporate leadership, education to the military, women are achieving great strides in areas of business like never before. In addition to professional achievements, International Women’s Day is a time for women to […]
Scientific studies abound with support for the timeless wisdom of moms everywhere! Spending more time outdoors is good for kids. It keeps their bodies in good shape, protects against obesity and a variety of diseases, sharpens distance vision, and reduces their chances of myopia (nearsightedness). Are you a skeptic that sending your kids outside to […]
How Smoking Impacts Vision
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Smoking harms nearly every system in your body, including your eyes. Though we are all aware of the health effects associated with smoking, such as lung cancer, heart disease, and bad teeth, few know about the negative impact it can have on our vision. Smoking and Eye Disease Smoking, especially 20 cigarettes or more daily […]
Your eyes are not just the window to your soul — they also provide critical insights into your overall health. Through an eye exam, optometrists can identify signs of various health conditions, some of which you may not even be aware of. In fact, a visit to your eye doctor can sometimes uncover issues related […]
We all know that eating nutrient-rich foods, drinking plenty of water, and exercising can boost our health. So it’s no surprise that these same activities support eye health. Research shows that regularly consuming certain vitamins and nutrients can prevent or delay sight-threatening eye conditions and diseases like macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma. Here’s a list […]