Vision

8 Foods to improve eyesight

Sarah Brooks — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0700

Those of us with healthy eyes tend to take eye health for granted. Instead of waiting until our vision heads south, let’s take a look at our diet to improve our eyes.

Are glasses or contacts better for your lifestyle?

Whitney Coy — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Deciding between contact lenses and glasses may seem like an easy choice, but it’s not. There are several factors you must take into consideration. Take this quiz to see which one fits your life, and your style.

Eye health: How to protect your vision in the snow

Whitney Coy — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Think you only need to protect your eyes in the summer? Think again! Damaging UV rays are not limited to warmer weather. In fact, UV rays reflected off of snowy surfaces can actually double your UV exposure, according to The Vision Council, so take steps to protect your eyes year-round.

Which type of contact lens is right for your eyes?

Whitney Coy — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0800

A prescription for glasses doesn’t mean a life sentence to the four-eyes look. Contact lenses are a great option for anyone who doesn’t want to deal with glasses. There are many types to choose from, so make sure you’re getting the ones that work best for your eyes and your life.

Does your child need glasses?

Monica Beyer — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:00:00 -0700

How do you know when to take your child to the eye doctor? Many school districts conduct annual eye screenings, but there are a few clues you can look for at home to get a head start on vision correction.

What is macular degeneration?

Matthew Alpert, OD — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 04:53:00 -0800

With award-winning actress Judi Dench recently announcing that she is suffering from macular degeneration, you may be wondering if you're at risk for the ocular disease, especially if you've had unexplained changes in your vision. We all know our eyes can play tricks on us, but it’s important to recognize when a trick is a warning sign.

How can you tell if your child needs glasses?

Tiernan McKay — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:48:00 -0700

Fortunately, the majority of children do not have vision problems, but how do you know if your child falls into the smaller percentage of kids who do? When kids are toddler-age and younger it can be hard to get feedback on their eyesight. These steps will help parents ensure their kids are seeing as well as they possibly can.

Health effects of radiation: What you should know

Jessica Padykula — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:14:00 -0700

Following the devastating earthquake in Japan last month, which caused explosions at the Fukushima nuclear plant, we’ve been hearing a lot about radiation – how much has leaked, how far it will reach and what the immediate and long-lasting effects are going to be. Though the initial panic over radiation has waned and the levels of radiation that have been detected in the US are very low, SheKnows turned to Dr. Carolyn Dean, ND, medical director of the Nutritional Magnesium Association, for some answers about what the health effects of radiation are and what can be done about it.

Monday Mom challenge: Educate yourself about head injuries in childhood

Jen Klein — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 05:44:00 -0800

When our children were newborn, we cradled their heads in our hands, supporting their necks and anxiously aware of the importance of those adorable little noggins. We protected their heads then, and we do our best to protect them as they get older, from hats to helmets -- but bonks on the head still happen. While most bonks are just that, as the kids get older and those bonks come with increased risk for headaches, vision and hearing changes and other symptoms, it’s time to educate yourself about head injuries and concussions.

Protect your child's vision

Karen Hawthorne — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:02:00 -0800

Startling news: About 60 percent of children who have been identified as problem learners have undetected vision problems and many may be mistakenly diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder , according to the American Optometric Association. Regular eye exams are key to your child's health and development.