Did you know that two-thirds of those living with blindness or visual impairment are women? Prevent Blindness has designated April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month. Among one of the many differences between men and women is the fact that women are more likely to have eye diseases, ...
Continue ReadingContact lenses are a convenient tool for vision correction. Whether you’re nearsighted (myopia), farsighted (hyperopia) or have an astigmatism, your doctor may present contact lenses as an option. We refer to these as elective contact lenses.
Continue ReadingIf your Valentine's Day plans include staying in, we have the perfect treat for you! These Sweetheart Yogurt Parfaits take only minutes to make & they taste as good as they look. Ditch the store-bought chocolates and give this simple recipe a try.
Continue ReadingLooking for something delicious to warm you up on a cold winter day? We’ve got you covered. Check out the recipe below for Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup. Not only does the soup taste great, but cauliflower is rich in vitamins and antioxidants that help protect your eyes, and strengthen bones and ...
Continue ReadingDid you make a resolution at the beginning of the year to eat healthier? If so, you’re not alone. It can be difficult to remove some of your favorite foods from your diet! In case you’ve hit a rut in your wellness journey, we’ve compiled a list of healthy alternatives to popular foods.
Continue ReadingYou likely have your winter essentials read to go: coat, hat, mittens, scarf and boots. One very important item missing from that list? Sunglasses! Just because the sun isn’t putting off heat to warm you up, doesn’t mean its UV rays are any less dangerous to your eyes.
Continue ReadingHalloween is right around the corner. Between trying to find the best costumes, picking out candy to hand out and finding the spookiest decorations, we thought it might be helpful to round up some safety tips to ensure your holiday is scary fun!
Continue ReadingDid you know 4 out of 5 people who are blind across the world could have avoided blindness? Whether their loss of sight was a result of eye injury or eye disease, many people can avoid unnecessary blindness.
Continue ReadingFall is officially upon us! As you enjoy cooler temperatures and falling leaves, we thought we’d provide these helpful hints for maintaining eye and dental health during the change of season.
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