by blumenstock | Nov 8, 2023 | Vision Tips
The same compound that determines our skin color also creates the variety of eye colors we see. In fact, it’s the very same compound that protects our skin and eyes from getting damaged by the sun (though we still need sunglasses and sunscreen to finish the...
by blumenstock | Oct 25, 2023 | Vision Tips
Since at least 60 AD, people have been crafting tools to correct vision problems. There are records of Roman philosopher Seneca magnifying text with a glass globe of water. Emperor Nero needed a magnifying emerald to see gladiator fights more clearly. We don’t...
by blumenstock | Oct 11, 2023 | Vision Tips
Insufficient sleep can affect the mind and body like alcohol, but what does it do to our eyes? For the sake of both our overall health and our eye health, we need to be getting plenty of sleep, but it’s actually a two-way street. If we are more careful about...
by blumenstock | Sep 27, 2023 | Vision Tips
The older we get, the more our eyesight tends to change. As we age, our vision can undergo significant changes, ranging from the subtle to the sight-threatening. Early detection of age-related vision issues is crucial for effective management, which is why we urge our...
by blumenstock | Sep 13, 2023 | Vision Tips
How often should you be getting an eye exam, considering your eye health history? Preventative care is as important for our eyes as it is for our teeth and our overall health, which means we should be getting regular eye exams even when we don’t need a new...
