Fitness should be compared to running a marathon as opposed to the 100 meter dash. The goal is to stay in shape over the long haul, not just the short-term. Everybody struggles with fitness from time to time, but it’s no reason to get discouraged. There are plenty of workouts to choose from and so many […]
It’s important to note that salmon is one of the best food sources of Omega-3 fatty acids. To reiterate some points from my last post, a diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent hypertension and heart disease. From an eye standpoint, they can also improve symptoms of dry eye and slow the progression of […]
Vitamin C is water soluble and can only be absorbed through diet and/or supplementation. Vitamin C is the next topic in my series on eye healthy foods. Also known as “the best tasting vitamin” (in my opinion), vitamin C is water-soluble (or dissolved by water) and can only be absorbed through diet and/or supplementation. To explain […]
Because of our not-so-great beverage choices, most of us are dehydrated and we don’t even know it. For those out there struggling with dry eye, a rather recent study suggests that dry eye symptoms can be improved with increased hydration. Per this particular study, the subjects were divided into two groups, then instructed to hydrate their bodies either […]
Computer Vision Syndrome can lead to a lower level of efficiency in the workplace. Computer Vision Syndrome makes the eyes feel tired, strained and uncomfortable. If we’re not careful, it can also to lead to a lower level of efficiency in the workplace (e.g. spaghetti code or mangled excel sheets). Luckily for us, we can take several […]
Looking down at your digital device for long periods of time can result in a new ailment called “tech neck.” Health risks caused by digital device overuse may include digital eyestrain, computer vision syndrome, and possibly myopia, but now there’s more. The process of looking down at your screen(s) for long periods of time can apparently […]
One of the best options for preventing digital eyestrain is computer eyewear or lenses that filter out harmful blue light. In the grand scheme of things, digital eyestrain is a fairly new occurrence. As early as a couple decades ago, many people didn’t even think twice about staring at their monitors all day long. Fast-forward to […]
When it comes to your diet, it’s important to make short-term, attainable goals to keep from getting discouraged. With so many diet options out there today, it’s difficult to figure out where to start. Several diet fads come and go, nobody knows what’s in or what’s out. Research says one thing, the television says another, billboards […]
There’s always a group of dry eye patients who don’t get relief from traditional therapies. Numerous studies suggest that vitamin D plays a protective role in dealing with dry eye. It does this by acting as an anti-inflammatory agent for our tears. Since increasing vitamin D intake is positive for our overall health, I’m led to […]
Common sense behaviors such as rinsing off before entering/exiting, using eye goggles, removing your contacts and wearing sunglasses are good ways to protect your eyes when swimming. Very few methods of exercise are as intense as swimming. If done properly, your body gets an excellent workout while feeling cool and energized at the same time. I […]
