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Beyond Carrots: Foods That Promote Healthy Vision

We've heard more than once that carrots are good for our eyes. But they're certainly not the only food that can benefit our sight! Here are some of our favorite foods that help promote and maintain healthy eyes. Vegetables And Leafy Greens Have you ever wondered why they say carrots are so good f...


Understanding Astigmatism

Astigmatism may be one of the most commonly misunderstood eye conditions. Many believe it's caused by improper lighting, that it can lead to more serious eye problems, or—something we’ve all likely thought at some point—that it's called "a stigmatism." The Basics Of Astigmatism So let’s c...


What's The Most Beautiful Thing You've Ever Seen?

It's been a long day. As you lay down in bed, you dispel all the stresses and frustrations and instead focus on one mental image: one beautiful picture that reminds you just how lucky you are, a moment that always makes you smile. Can you see it? What's The Most Beautiful Thing You've Ever S...


Halloween Eye Snacks & Safety Facts

Halloween is just around the corner! Vision Source is here to help you get ready with 13 eye safety tricks and delicious treats that are sure to catch everyone’s eye. TRICK: Carry soft, flexible props. Sharp swords are just asking for trouble. Keep everyone’s eyes safe by leaving props at hom...


How Do Our Eyes Rate Against The Rest of The Animal Kingdom?

We humans have a lot to brag about among our relatives in the animal kingdom. Our biggest advantages stem from our highly advanced brains, allowing us to communicate and create tools. But when it comes to vision, a lot of animals have us beat—in more ways than one! Here are three visual abiliti...


Women And Vision Loss: What You Need To Know

Everyone sees the world’s beauty from a different perspective. Unfortunately, women stand a far greater risk of developing eye conditions, which may prevent them from seeing this beauty at all. How much greater is a woman's risk of permanent vision loss? The numbers may surprise ...


5 Reasons Our Practice Loves Social Media

For us, outstanding vision care is centered around one-on-one relationships. As our Vision Source® members listen and share with you, they become better acquainted with your unique eye health profile and how it affects your day-to-day life. This helps them tailor not only their treatme...


Watch Your Children for Signs of Myopia

The last few decades have seen an astonishing increase in the prevalence of children’s myopia. Why is it happening and what can you do about it? Myopia, also called nearsightedness, affects an estimated 30 percent of the population. In the vast majority of cases, it develops during early childh...


Prevent Sports-Related Eye Injuries

Did you know there are roughly 40,000 sports-related eye injuries every year in the U.S. alone? Eye protection is important for everyone with an active lifestyle, but especially for young people who play a school sport. In fact, most victims of sports-related eye injuries are children. Sport...


Smoking Puts Your Sight At Risk

Smoking is directly tied to the leading causes of blindness. Accelerated by tobacco use, cataracts and macular degeneration affect millions of people, robbing them of full, clear vision. Chemicals in cigarette smoke not only put our own eyes at risk, but secondhand exposure can affect those aroun...


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