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Tears and a runny nose? Looks like that recipe called for freshly chopped onion! What is it about onions that sends our tear ducts into overdrive? Onions are Full of Sulfur As onions grow, they absorb sulfur from the soil. Onions also contain special enzymes that lie in reserve&nbs...

Have you, or someone you love, been diagnosed with glaucoma? We know that it can be a difficult experience. At these times, it’s especially important to have close relationships your vision care provider. Effective management of glaucoma is a team effort and while any vision loss occurring as a...

The right nutrients help protect our eyes from the effects of aging and eye disease. Many patients, after becoming aware of the connection between their nutrition and eye health, incorporate more fish and greens into their diets. That’s fantastic! Here’s another way to give you...

It’s Workplace Eye Safety Month! The American Optometric Association reports that over half of office workers who regularly use computers suffer from eye strain.If much of your workday is spent using a computer, you cannot afford to ignore the risks it poses to your eyes. Follow these four tip...

We typically worry about staying warm during the winter months, and think less about protecting our eyes. However, the winter months can be as hard on our eyes as the summer months.Here are three things you can do to protect your eyes during the winter months.Tip #1: Don’t Let Your Eyes Dry Ou...

Sometimes it isn’t easy to know when your child’s vision is impaired. After all, we can’t see through their eyes.Children often do not know that their vision is blurry! It makes sense when you think about it—it’s all they’ve every known! When some parents learn that their child has...

Did you know that indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air? In fact, according to the EPA, indoor air pollutants may be 2–5 times higher than outdoor pollutants!How much can this affect our eyes? Dramatically! Particles from cleaning agents, paint, carpet and mold (not to mention ...

Nearly one in ten people is estimated to have diabetes, according to a 2014 report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The disease is related to problems in all areas of health, with vision being one of the most affected. We’re committed to researching and providing the be...

Have you ever wondered why your eyes see colors the way they see them? Have you ever asked yourself, “Does my friend see orange the same way I see orange?” The way our eyes perceive color is a fascinating phenomenon.The Physics Side To Perceiving ColorsYou may have learned this long ago in ...

As you age, we want to help you see your best. This is the fourth post in our four-part series on age-specific eye health concerns.This post focuses on your 60+ year-old eyes. As we all move toward becoming seasoned citizens, it’s very common for our eyesight to deteriorate. However, with heal...