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woman holding a contact lens on her finger — If you’re like me, you have poor eyesight and can’t stand the feeling of glasses. When I don’t wear my glasses, I am considered legally blind. I cannot see past the end of my nose, so what am I supposed to do? When I wear glasses, the nose pads get […]

How Frequently Do You Change Your Contact Lenses?

December 12, 2023 in Health tagged Disease Prevention / eye health / healthy body / healthy habits by Vohny Figueroa

Meibomian glands-- little-known structures at the edges of the eye-- are vital for maintaining eye health. Photo by Utkarxh Rathore on Unsplash. — Tear Tracking Between being chronically sleep-deprived, dehydrated, and screen-baked, our eyes certainly take a beating! It’s no wonder why so many people struggle with them, especially now that temperatures are dropping (at least here in the US). Cases of dry, itchy, and otherwise untenable eyes are on the rise! All […]

What Are Meibomian Glands?

December 6, 2022 in Health tagged aging well / eye health / healthy body / healthy habits by Cristin Dickey

Spinach — Super Spinach Spinach is a popular leafy green vegetable with many different health benefits. You’ve likely eaten it before! I myself like the throw a handful of it into my health smoothies. Spinach has always been a favorite of mine and part of that has to do with my childhood […]

The Spinach Misconception

November 20, 2021 in Health tagged eye health / healthy eating / nutrition by Cali Naughton

blue light — What is blue light? Blue light is one of the colors in the light spectrum. You get the most exposure to blue light through the sun, but cell phones, computers, tablets, and televisions also make a significant impact. Research has found that exposure to blue light can be positive for […]

Protecting Your Eyes from the Dangers of Blue Light

November 16, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged eye health / health risks / Technology by Kayla Gonzalez

Diabetes presents many potential complications to eye health. — Diabetes and Vision Trouble? I think we can all agree that no one walks around wishing that they had diabetes. We all know about constant the finger pricking and the need for insulin to ensure that blood glucose levels stay in check, but how many of us really understand the […]

Diabetes: Risks for Blindness

September 25, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged diabetes / disease awareness / Disease Prevention / eye health / preventative care by Cali Naughton

Having pink, red, yellow, blue, or spotty sclerae could be a sign of an underlying condition. Photo by Lisa on Pexels. — Rose-Colored Lenses Spending a lot of time in front of a Zoom camera over the last year and a half has made me aware of a lot more things about my appearance, some of them easier to accept than others. For example, I discovered that I like my eyebrow shape, […]

Why Aren’t the Whites of My Eyes White?

June 29, 2021 in Health tagged disease awareness / eye health / healthy habits / Wellness by Cristin Dickey

Optogenetics, the study of genetic engineering utilizing properties of light, may hold the cure to degenerative eye diseases. Photo by Hasan Albari from Pexels. — The Illuminated Brain Many of the greatest minds in the world have been hard at work for generations pushing back against merciless chronic conditions. Now, cures against cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, major depressive disorder, psychosis, and myriad more are closer to reality than ever before. How? The answer lies in optogenetics, […]

Breakthrough Optogenetics Test Helps Blind Patient “See” Using Algae Proteins

June 8, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged eye health / genetics / Neurology by Cristin Dickey

A new “smart” contact lens is in the developing stages in hopes that it will help diabetics be able to monitor glucose levels through the liquid in their eyes. Wireless and remotely operated, glucose levels can be monitored without diabetics having to constantly think about it throughout the day. This […]

“Smart” Contacts for Diabetes

May 6, 2020 in Health tagged diabetes / eye health / healthcare technology by Emily Schellin

ancillaryproducts — Health insurance can feel daunting, especially with so many coverage options and industry terms. One phrase you may have heard when reviewing your benefits is ancillary insurance products. Ancillary insurance refers to supplemental coverage that is designed to enhance your primary health insurance plan. These optional policies help address certain […]

What are Ancillary Products?

July 8, 2019 in Health tagged ancillary benefits / ancillary health plans / ancillary insurance / Coordinating plans / dental insurance / eye health / Non-coordinating plans / short term medical plans by Haleigh Carr

beauty sleep — Key to natural beauty also includes a proper and healthy sleep schedule. Glowing and clean skin, no marks or dark circles, removal of dead skin, and efficient weight loss are some perks of adequate sleep. Enough sleep at the right time It is not only important to get enough 7 […]

Get Your Beauty Sleep

June 7, 2019 in Health tagged eye health / Health Goals / health trends / skincare / sleep health by Sara Awati