Summer is coming, bringing with it extended daylight hours and abundant sunshine! With the arrival of the warmer months, many of us find ourselves spending more time outdoors. This increased exposure to sunlight also increases our exposure to harmful UV radiation....
As the temperatures rise and the sun shines brighter, it’s essential to pay extra attention to your eye health during the summer months. At Blumenstock Family Eyecare, we understand the importance of protecting your vision, especially when enjoying outdoor...
It might surprise you how different eyesight and eye health can be between the sexes. For instance, men are at a higher risk of sustaining serious eye injuries, while women are generally more susceptible to various eye diseases. Given these distinctions, what steps...
When we rub our eyes, we might be jeopardizing our eye health. Rubbing our eyes is often an automatic response during moments of fatigue, discomfort from a foreign object, or sensations of dryness and itchiness. While it might seem like a quick fix, this action can...
Why do we need to blink so often? If you take a moment to tally your blinks over a minute without altering your natural rhythm, you’ll likely find that an adult blinks between ten to twenty times each minute, with each blink lasting only about a tenth of a...
As the spring flowers bloom and the world comes alive with vibrant colors, many children experience the less pleasant effects of seasonal allergies. At Blumenstock Family Eyecare, we understand the impact that seasonal allergies can have on children’s eye health...
