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When you think of eye problems, several issues may come to mind, like changes in near and farsightedness, as well as floaters, blurriness, or problems seeing things while driving at night.  Moisture is a necessity for your eyes. Without it, you struggle a lot more with eye irritation, the inability...

Sugar isn’t just something you put into your food and drink to make them sweeter; it’s a fuel for your body’s cells to give you energy.  This occurs through the use of blood glucose (or blood sugar) in your bloodstream. A hormone called insulin, which is produced in your pancreas,...

The sun's warm rays offer light and heat and provide many health benefits, like improved mood and vitamin D for strong bones. You couldn’t live without the sun’s rays, but basking too long in their glow can hurt you, leading to sunburn and different types of skin cancer.  Ultraviolet (UV)...

Millions of Americans struggle with some vision impairment, including 3 million with glaucoma.  Glaucoma can cause blindness if left untreated. In fact it’s a leading cause of blindness for people over age 60, so getting treatment as early as possible helps preserve your vision.  To help you better understand this...

In order for you to see, your eyes have to be able to take in and refract light in such a way to accurately capture an image of the world around you.  If the image isn’t clear, it makes seeing anything much harder, and cataracts can be the cause. Surgery...

Dry eye disease affects more than 16 million Americans. It causes persistent discomfort, irritation, and vision problems — and traditional treatments like eye drops often provide only temporary relief. If you’re tired of dealing with dry eye symptoms day in and day out, it’s time to consider something different. OptiLight...