If you spend most of your working time outdoors, then the environment you work in can affect your health and your ability to do your job. While you already take measures to protect yourself, such as wearing sunscreen and a hat on sunny days, working outdoors can have some surprising effects. For example, if you're out in the sun all day, then your eyes may suffer. You
If you've recently had cataract surgery and you also suffer from diabetes, you need to keep a close eye on your ocular health in the following months and years. This is because cataract surgery comes with a unique risk for people with diabetes—one which can be serious if left untreated. Here's all you need to know. What's the Risk? Like any surgery, cataract removal c
Retinal imaging is a digital picture of your retina. Many optometrists don't offer this treatment routinely, but you can request it. Note that in some cases, you may need to switch optometrists if you want retinal imaging because not all optometrists have the right equipment. Wondering if this procedure is right for your eyes? Here are five signs you should consider i
Gone are the days when glasses were associated with nerds and socially awkward individuals. Today, they have become fashion accessories that are worn even by people who don't have eye problems. If you have prescription glasses from the optometrist, it is easy to get caught up in the fashion wave. As a result, you may be thinking about customizing your glasses frames s
It is important to increase the frequency of your eye exams as you age. Read on to find out why. To avoid the problems associated with untreated presbyopia 'Presbyopia' is a medical term that is used to describe the far-sightedness that most people develop when they reach middle age. This condition is easily treated by getting a pair of prescription glasses from an o