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…
We’ve said it before. We love everything about eyes—from the varying shapes, sizes, and colors to the fascinating way they work. But for now, let’s talk about the six main types of eye shapes and how to determine yours. The six main shapes The interesting thing about types of eye…
Allow us to introduce you to Newton Eye Care's very own Taylor Grubb! Get to know our fun-loving paraoptometric assistant in today's staff spotlight. Tell us about your family (including four-legged members!) I live with my boyfriend and our fur babies, Sargent and Ash. What do you do at Newton…
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…
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…
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…
You’re shopping for new sunglasses and know you need a pair that will protect your eyes from the sun. You see a pair advertised with UV protection and a pair with polarized lenses right next to it. You might think: UV vs. polarized lenses, what’s the difference? UV Protection UV…
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…