KEEPING YOUR EYES HEALTHY IN WINTER
Most of the time we think about protecting our eyes in the summer, when we’re out mowing the lawn, getting splashed in the pool, snorkeling, etc. And while the warmer months do bring several eye-related risks to be aware of, the winter has its own perilous nature that we should all be aware of. Whether […]
The Gift of Eyes
Some people paint landscapes, others animals or people. Ocularist Fred Harwin models and paints prosthetic eyes for those that have lost vision in one or both eyes. These works of art positively impact lives. Having begun his professional career as a medical illustrator at the Wayne County General Hospital, Fred Harwin truly enjoyed this […]
Best Nutrition for Eye Health Part 2
We all hear about “eating right,” and we usually associate this concept with body weight, heart health and the like. Most of us don’t think about “eating right for our eyes,” at least beyond the consumption of carrots. Well, as we did cover this general subject a couple of months back in our blog post […]
Fall Eye Care Tips
O.K. It’s a bit early to be talking about the Fall here, but given that today’s date is officially in the month of September and school is starting back up for many, well, it makes a bit of sense. And hey, our Fall in and around PDX is one of the best times of year, […]
The Best Nutrition for Eye Health?
Everyone knows that eating carrots is good for the eyes. Heck, we’ve all heard that from the time we can speak. Yet what about other food items? What else can increase the quality of our vision and head off eye-related health issues? Below is a list of six key food items that can do just […]
Soft Contact Lenses are Safe for Kids
It has long been thought that soft contact lenses are not safe for kids due to higher infection rates. However, a new review conducted by the University of Houston’s College of Optometry (UHCO) has found that infection rates associated with soft contact lenses are no higher in kids than adults. Review author Mark Bullimore, an […]
Fireworks in Your Eyes?
So the big July 4th holiday is moments away and I bet you’ve got some great plans set to see friends, family, barbecue and watch the sky explode. However, some people experience firework-like flashes in their eyes that have nothing to do with Uncle Sam and our Declaration of Independence. Indeed, flashes in the eye […]
National Sunglasses Day is Here – June 27th!
Well, here we are again, it’s National Sunglasses Day tomorrow (6-27) and, as I’m writing this, the sun looks like it’ll be shining good. Of course, given the danger of the sun to our eyes, we should all be wearing sunglasses when outside, sunny or not. Just like getting burned by the sun when it’s […]
5 Tips for Protecting Your Eyes This Summer
With summer fast-approaching, many of us are thinking about how we are going to “get out and play.” Well, being no exception to this rule, I too am indexing on just how I’m going to squeeze in this sport and that activity and, well, get the most of our limited summer before the nasty rains […]
SUP in Whitewater?
So we know the sport of stand up paddleboarding (SUP) has been growing like gangbusters over the last decade. Heck, we are now seeing SUP enthusiasts all over the waterways and in the ocean. And why not? SUPs are very fun, easy to get started (assuming you have one large enough for your body size), […]