Protect Your Eye Health With Exercise

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Physical Exercise is Good For Your Eyes

Did you know that physically active people appear to have a 73 percent lower risk of developing glaucoma? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, people who engage in moderate… read more

Feast Your Eyes On Healthy Food

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Feast Your Eyes On Healthy Foods

Did you know that healthy eating habits may delay age-related macular degeneration? According to the National Institutes of Health, it takes an average of 66 days for a new behavior… read more

what are the makings of the human eye

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What Are The Makings of the Human Eye?

Did you know that the human eye is a marvelous engineering feature? The human eye is one complex organ we should not take for granted. The miracle of seeing the… read more

What To Know About Color Blindness

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What To Know About Color Blindness

Color blindness happens when you cannot see colors correctly, also known as color deficiency. Color blindness occurs when someone is unable to distinguish between specific colors. Color Blindness usually happens… read more

are your eyes prepared for fun in the pool

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Are Your Eyes Prepared For Fun In the Pool?

Having fun at the pool or doing water aerobics this summer can be a great way to cool off from the heat. Chlorine and Saline do a great job keeping… read more

july is dry eye awareness month

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July Is Dry Eye Awareness Month

In 2005, the Sjögren’s Foundation asked Congress to officially declare July “Dry Eye Awareness Month” to help increase dry eye awareness while educating people about the symptoms and treatment options… read more

why are eyebrows and eyelashes important?

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Why Are Eyebrows and Eyelashes Important?

Isn’t it interesting that a study completed by MIT stated that it would be hard to recognize you if you did not have your eyebrows!? Our eyebrows and eyelashes frame… read more

what you need to know about retinal detachment

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What You Need To Know About Retinal Detachment

What Is a Detached Retina? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a detached retina is when the retina lifts away from the back of the eye like wallpaper peeling off… read more

June Is Men's Health Month

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June Is Men’s Health Month

During June, ‘Celebrated’ is Men’s Health Month, hosted by Men’s Health Network since 1992. It is the perfect time to celebrate Men’s Health Month because we also celebrate Father’s Day… read more

how to handle an eye emergency

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What To Do If You Have An Eye Emergency

Whether playing a sport, cleaning the house using chemical agents, doing lawn care, or just opening a bottle of champagne to celebrate a special moment, our eyes are exposed to… read more