Dealing with Winter’s Dry Eyes
It is that time of the year again when we feel the effects of our Dry Minnesota air. Our skin itches, our lips get chapped, and yes, even our eyes dry out. It seems that no one is immune to it. Why is it that our eyes tend to feel sandy, burn, and water when… Read More
Computer Vision Syndrome
Imagine this. You are sitting at your computer desk at work. It’s just after lunch. Your eyes are beginning to water and burn. Your vision seems to go in and out of focus. Your neck hurts. Your back aches. Just when you think you’ve suffered enough, you develop a nasty headache. What is going on?… Read More
Kids Eye Exams
It’s coming! The school year is almost upon us. As we gather pencils, backpacks, and new shoes, it is important to remember to get eye exams for our children. How well a child can see directly affects his/her ability to learn and succeed at school. According to the American Public Health Association, 10% of all… Read More
Diabetes and Your Eyes
Here is a startling statistic. Diabetes is the leading cause of new blindness for those 20 to 74 years old. In fact, a person with diabetes is 25 time more likely to go legally blind than a person without diabetes. Why does this happen? In diabetes, a person’s body either cannot produce insulin or more… Read More
Macular Degeneration – What Everyone Should Know
Can you imagine how your life would change if one day you could not see the faces of your family, read the mail, or see to dial a telephone? It is estimated that 1.75 million Americans currently have advanced macular degeneration making it the leading cause of blindness in those over the age of 65…. Read More
