When we don’t manage to get a full night’s sleep, we feel it long into the next day. Studies have shown that sleep deprivation has similar effects on the body and mind as alcohol. But what does sleep have to do with eyesight? You might be surprised! Getting enough sleep does wonders for our overall… Read More
Halloween brings the feeling of fall across the world, with kids dressing up in their best costumes and trick-or-treating among neighbors. Often, they bring back a lot of candy – some of which they inhale immediately, and some of which parents sneak away to hide (or to eat!) But what happens when you overload on… Read More
Many of us are experiencing changes to our working office environment and are working from home for an extended period of time. While prioritizing all aspects of our health and wellbeing, it’s also important to consider your vision and the overall health of your eyes, taking steps to set up a productive home office environment…. Read More
What is convergence insufficiency (CI)? Convergence insufficiency (CI) is a condition in which a person’s eyes have a tendency to drift outward when looking at objects at near distances, and their ability to converge (rotate the eyes towards each other) is inadequate. People with CI may have symptoms when trying to perform near-based activities such… Read More
Have you ever thought about why you’re told to wear sunglasses when outdoors? It all comes down to UV protection. When you’re in the midst of too much UV light (found in sunlight), your eyes can get sunburned or even lead to serious eye conditions. Sunburned eyes leads to what is known as photokeratitis. Working and spending time… Read More