Eye Health

We all have our favorite pair of sunglasses, and mostly we like how we look in them. That’s fine as long as they have UV protection to safeguard our eyes from the sun. No matter the season, we all need to have sunglasses that provide the right protection from the damaging rays of the sun. Does wearing sunglasses really protect your eyes? The answer is a resounding yes, we will explain how and why.

Many of us are planning our spring and summer vacations, and this could include flying to a faraway island or just across the country to visit relatives. In preparation, consider your vision care, what you should take with you, what might prevent you from getting on a plane, and what common eye issues you might encounter. Eye conditions and travel plans: what you should know.

When you have diabetes you must keep your glucose level within the normal range, faithfully take any recommended medications, eat healthy, and inject needed insulin. This is a good start to stay healthy with diabetes. Now let’s look at why you need to see an eye doctor if you have diabetes.

It has been said, “Don’t regret growing old; it’s a privilege denied to many.” As we age, lots of things change. Things sag, things spread out, and things change color just to showcase our age. You can fight it, but it’s a losing battle. Age takes a toll on our eyes too. As you grow older, pay attention to eye changes adults should watch for.