It’s February. Naturally, we are feeling the love—and for us, that includes an important lifelong relationship with your eyes! There’s no better time than now to share these eight ways to show your eyes love this month and beyond. Eat a well-balanced diet. A healthy diet isn’t just good for…
If your eyes burn or hurt after work, you probably just think it was due to a long day. But what if we told you it could be the lighting? We’re here to explain how different types of office lighting can affect your eyes. Types of lighting When it comes…
We’ve been keeping our eye on the calendar, preparing to usher in a new year. To celebrate, we’re sharing Mississippi Eye Care's Top 10 Blogs of 2022 for a look back on some interesting topics! An Overview of Eye Color Percentages Across the World, Feb. 9 It goes without saying…
Before we know it, we’ll blink and the holidays will be over. Don’t let this season of wonder and awe be a blur! From seeing loved ones to seeing Santa, here are 12 holiday activities that are better with healthy vision. Traveling to visit family and friends. Traveling is stressful…
Vision problems are among the possible changes your body can go through during pregnancy. This is a result of the hormonal fluctuations your body can experience. Most of these issues are temporary, and (in most cases), your vision will return to normal once you have given birth or finish breastfeeding.…
Diabetes can affect your eyes and cause various vision impairments. Every November, Diabetic Eye Disease Month takes place to bring awareness to the importance of early detection and prevention for the complications diabetes can cause. What is diabetic eye disease? Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye problems that…
Is your child having a hard time in school? Have you noticed more “little” mistakes lately? While these symptoms sound like ADHD, don't assume it is. It could be a vision problem! In terms of vision problems vs. ADHD in children, there is one big concern. Misdiagnoses. The symptoms are…
Did you know more than half of Americans who are 80 or older either had or have cataracts? Find out how cataracts affect your vision, what they are and what you can do to help. What are cataracts? Cataracts are cloudy areas in the lens of your eye. Imagine looking…
As we begin to see more young patients in our offices this time of year in preparation for back-to-school, it reminds us that knowing when to schedule your child’s first eye exam is often a bit confusing for parents. Scheduling your child’s first eye exam For some school-aged children, a…
A variety of factors are examined to get a clear picture of your overall vision health during an eye exam. Understanding why the doctor checks your eye pressure is one more way to see why regular exams matter! What is eye pressure? Before we look at why it matters, let’s…