Here are just some of the spices that have eye health benefits- – Paprika – This spice has a bright reddish orange color and contains a host of carotenoids. Most important for eye health are the macular carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, two pigments that are essential in the fight against macular degeneration. – Turmeric – […]
To understand which foods support healthy vision, it’s important to understand some basic eye anatomy and physiology. The retina is a transparent tissue at the back of the eye that captures light rays and transforms them into electrical signals that are sent to the brain. The macula is at the center of the retina and […]
Keep Your Sight Sharp at Every Age! Just like the rest of our bodies, our eyes have different needs as we age. That’s why it’s important to know which vision changes are a normal part of aging, and when something more serious may need the attention of an eye doctor. Vision Changes in Your 20s […]
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Summer is here; are you as excited as we are? A lot of us do more outdoor activities in the summer than in other seasons, and that exposes our eyes to more harmful UV rays than in the other seasons. This is why it’s so important that we have good, UV-blocking sunglasses to protect our […]
You might have heard that indoor tanning is a safe alternative to sunbathing, but that is false. A group of eye doctors, surgeons, dermatologists, and other physicians actually spoke to Congress in a briefing about the negative health effects of indoor tanning. The World Health Organization warns that indoor tanning brings a high risk of […]
Eye exams are available by appointment only and we are happy to get you scheduled for that yearly check up! Scheduling an appointment with us has never been easier, click the link HERE and follow the prompts OR simply send a text message to (318) 865-0017 and our staff will text you back with appointment […]
Regular eye exams (from an optometrist, not an app) are critical for lifelong healthy vision. We’re celebrating Save Your Vision Month by devoting an entire blog post to the top reasons to put an eye exam on the calendar. How often they should happen will depend on your individual situation, but in general, we should […]