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6 THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING SUNGLASSES

Protecting your eyes from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays is important, especially during the summer when bright sunlight is more prevalent and often more intense. The most common form of eye protection is sunglasses, and with April being Women’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to buy a new pair. BeforeContinue reading “6 THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING SUNGLASSES”

WHY YOU NEED THAT PUFF OF AIR TEST AT THE EYE DOCTOR’S

The puff of air test is temporarily uncomfortable, yet it serves an important purpose. Sometimes referred to as the “puffer test,” applying a brief burst of air into the eyes tests intraocular pressure within the eyeball. Although this test may be unpleasant to some, it is incredibly important. A particularly high intraocular pressure rating isContinue reading “WHY YOU NEED THAT PUFF OF AIR TEST AT THE EYE DOCTOR’S”

DOES WEIGHT LOSS AFFECT YOUR VISION?

There are several health issues that can affect your vision and your eyesight. Did you know your body’s hormones can affect your vision, particularly the hormone fuxuations that occur during pregnancy or menopause? Health problems like arthritis and diabetes can affect your vision, too, as well as some medications. But what about weight loss? CanContinue reading “DOES WEIGHT LOSS AFFECT YOUR VISION?”