You have probably wondered why eye exams matter and how often you should get them. When it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, it’s safe to say most people would tell you the absolute must-dos include eating a healthy diet, exercising and getting regular checkups. Surprisingly, many might not include regular eye exams in their overall plan for healthy living.
Today’s all things digital, screen-obsessed world has a lot of people concerned the exposure that blue light electronics emit may cause digital eye strain. Considering some studies suggest 60% of people spend over six hours a day in front of a digital screen, they may be right to be concerned. Understanding blue light What is blue light in terms of
It’s safe to say you don’t have to look far for reasons to maintain a healthy diet. After all, we all know poor eating habits can contribute to some of the most debilitating health issues there are. Conditions like heart disease, high-blood pressure, diabetes, and even some cancers. Nutrition also affects the very things we see the world with –
The Importance of UV Protection Some of the best things in life are free, but that doesn’t mean they’re always free of unfortunate side effects. Take the glorious Florida sunshine for example. People travel from around the world to bask in its golden rays. Since all that basking can contribute to skin cancer, you can safely assume there’s a whole
When it comes to your vision, the age-old expression an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, should be words to live by. After all, according to a study done by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, when it comes to ranking the diseases Americans fear the most, losing your sight was right up there in
According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 1.25 million Americans have Type 1 diabetes. As if that figure isn’t daunting enough, 1.5 million new cases are diagnosed every year. One of the more debilitating effects of diabetes is vision loss. In fact, it’s the leading cause of blindness among working age adults. To understand how to prevent retina issues from
For some patients, cataract surgery doesn’t mean ditching your glasses after the procedure. But the FDA’s approval of the innovative UV Adjustable IOL (intraocular lens), could potentially increase the number of people who are able to go “spectacle-free” after cataract surgery. So, what is a UV Adjustable IOL? Let’s start with the basics. IOL (intraocular lens) Because the aging process
There’s no question poor vision can affect about every area of your life. In fact, it can make the most routine tasks difficult. Every day activities like driving, playing a game of pickleball, or simply walking the dog can become impossible. And in more serious cases, vision impairment can even affect your livelihood and overall health, especially if playing pickleball
The saying “bringing someone to tears” takes on a whole new meaning if you’ve ever suffered from dry eye. Yes, that itchy, burning sensation that feels like someone just threw sand in your eyes? These can all be symptoms of dry eye syndrome and are pretty tough to ignore. The condition is usually the result of not producing enough tears
Tyson Eye is proud to announce UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans as part of our insurance provider network “This partnership with UnitedHealthcare allows the residents of Southwest Florida better access to quality eyecare and the most advanced vision technology in the area. We are excited that our clinics and surgical centers from North Fort Myers to Naples now accept UnitedHealthcare Medicare
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