True or false? Eye-drops can’t be misused or applied incorrectly.
Continue ReadingIt’s no secret that smoking can cause a number of major health concerns, but did you know the significant threat it poses to your oral and vision health?
Continue ReadingConveying the importance of dental care to children can be difficult, as the idea of preventative care is new to them. We’ve composed a few tips for teaching dental health and hygiene to your children.
Continue ReadingHave you ever noticed a small, dark spec in your field of vision? These are known as floaters. Floaters are relatively common, and though they may seem to be in front of the eye, they are actually seen as shadows by your retina.
Continue ReadingDid you know that two-thirds of those living with blindness or visual impairment are women? Prevent Blindness has designated April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month. Among one of the many differences between men and women is the fact that women are more likely to have eye diseases, ...
Continue ReadingContact lenses are a convenient tool for vision correction. Whether you’re nearsighted (myopia), farsighted (hyperopia) or have an astigmatism, your doctor may present contact lenses as an option. We refer to these as elective contact lenses.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to keeping your heart healthy, the first things that come to mind may be eating a balanced diet and exercising. Those are certainly two important factors in maintaining heart health, but did you know that oral health is connected to heart health?
Continue ReadingDid you make a resolution at the beginning of the year to eat healthier? If so, you’re not alone. It can be difficult to remove some of your favorite foods from your diet! In case you’ve hit a rut in your wellness journey, we’ve compiled a list of healthy alternatives to popular foods.
Continue ReadingYou likely have your winter essentials read to go: coat, hat, mittens, scarf and boots. One very important item missing from that list? Sunglasses! Just because the sun isn’t putting off heat to warm you up, doesn’t mean its UV rays are any less dangerous to your eyes.
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