Evite el síndrome de visión por computadora con la regla 20/20/20

Spending more than two hours a day looking at a computer screen can put you and your family at risk for computer vision syndrome (CVS). Symptoms such as headaches, eyestrain and double vision may arise after spending a prolonged amount of time working on a computer. Experts suggest the 20/20/20 rule to help avoid CVS. […]

¿Necesitas una excusa para derrochar en gafas de sol?

Después de un reciente viaje a la tienda, noté que los trajes de baño ya están a la venta. Es difícil imaginar un clima cálido en esta tundra helada, pero me hizo pensar en mi lista de deseos para el verano. ¿Necesita tres razones para darse el lujo de comprarse unas gafas de sol? ¡Aquí las tiene! 1. Sus ojos están expuestos a los rayos UV los 365 días del año […]

¿Qué medicamentos pueden tener efectos negativos en los ojos?

It is easy to completely ignore the spokesperson racing through side effect information during commercials, but that quick snippet may be the most important part. According to UnitedHealthcare, many pharmaceutical drugs can have negative effects on our eyes including anti-anxiety, allergy and anti-depressant medications. Claritin, Zyrtec and Prozac are just a few of the medications that […]

Hyperopia Defined in Simple Terms

In previous blog posts we have talked about the struggles with myopia , but what is hyperopia? Hyperopia is another term for farsightedness which means close objects are difficult to see. Those who are farsighted see things at a distance more easily than they do up close. If you are farsighted, close objects may appear […]

¿Qué es el síndrome del ojo seco?

When you think of the term “dry eye”, does your mind go straight to that old “Clear Eyes” commercial? Mine sure does. In case you aren’t familiar, check out the video below.  Of course, buying eye drops from the drug store seems like a quick fix to dry, irritated eyes, but could there be a […]

Las medidas de salud preventiva incluyen exámenes de la vista

Preventative health measures are very important for you and your family. Your eye health can be a big part of your preventative health routine. So, how often should you schedule an eye exam? According to VSP.com, you should have an eye exam once a year for preventative measures. While eye exams do detect vision problems, […]