Just as you schedule regular doctor appointments, dental visits, and oil changes for your car, you must add routine eye exams in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that adults between 18 and 64 without any known vision issues schedule an exam every two years. Seniors and children, as do those with […]
Presbyopia is a condition in which you can’t see objects close to the eye. Unlike far-sightedness, it occurs when the lens stiffens rather than a problem with the eyeball or the cornea. If you have this disorder, which typically starts in your 40s and gets worse for the next two decades, we’ll look at some […]
Eye vitamins and multivitamins are similar, but they contain a larger amount of eye-healthy nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, omega-3s, and lutein. Ideally, you should be getting your daily dose of these nutrients from a healthy diet, but eye vitamins are a great way to fill in the nutritional gaps. Here’s […]
You lift weights at the gym. You try your best to eat healthy. You drink plenty of water. But what about your eyes? Have you ever thought about what it takes to keep your vision healthy? If not, it’s time to do so as your eye health has a major correlation to the rest of […]
No one sees the world quite like you, and it may take a new pair of lenses to help you see your best. Being a bit of a camera bug myself, it’s easy to recognize that many of life’s moments are worth capturing, whether it is seeing your favorite band in concert or the smiling […]
Just like the rest of our bodies, our eyes have different needs as we age. That’s why it’s important to know which vision changes are a normal part of aging, and when something more serious may need the attention of an eye doctor. Vision Changes in Your 20s and 30s What to Expect Generally speaking, […]
Our eyes are one of the most significant tools we use to process the world around us. They allow us to interpret shapes, faces, colors, and depth by translating the light that reflects off of these things into electrical signals that the brain reads as images. The eyes sit in cone-shaped cavities in the skull […]
There’s a ton of health advice available online, on TV, and even from friends and family. Unfortunately, along with the good, a lot of bad information is out there. Sometimes it’s not easy to tell the difference between fact and fiction, and eye health myths are no exception. We asked Roger Phelps, OD, a VSP […]
Halloween Safety Tips Whether you are taking little ones trick-or-treating or heading to a Halloween party, the fun of getting ready often begins with picking out a costume. But don’t let even your scariest costume turn into a real nightmare. Avoid these common costume snafus that could result in unexpected injuries. Make sure your costume […]
It’s been about a year since many of us quickly transitioned from an office to a work-from-home setting due to COVID-19. We quickly packed up our cubicle or shared desk space and began working from our couch, kitchen table or makeshift desk. This work-from-home lifestyle has us spending more time on our digital devices, especially […]
