Winter Eye Comfort

Winter Eye Comfort

With temperatures dipping below freezing, you might find yourself cranking up the heat at home. You’re also less likely to be letting the outdoor air in, which means that indoor pollutants like dust mites and pet dander hang around. Dry air and irritants lead to...
Eating for Eye Health

Eating for Eye Health

The start of a new year is a time for setting new goals and establishing new routines. For many, it also involves checking back in on overall health and wellness. Your diet has significant impacts systemically throughout your entire body – including your eye...
September is Healthy Aging Month

September is Healthy Aging Month

September 2021 is Healthy Aging Month,  a whole month dedicated to empowering older adults and raising awareness of the health measures you can take to promote the positive features of aging. At The Eye Institute, we’d like to take this opportunity to explain how...
Happy Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month

Happy Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, August is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month. This observance is especially important because eye health and safety precautions are relevant as soon as a child is born. And did you know that 6.8% of children...
It’s National Dry Eye Month!

It’s National Dry Eye Month!

Did you know that July is National Dry Eye month? And did you know that almost 5 million Americans over the age of 50 suffer from dry eye disease? Dry eye disease occurs when there are imbalances or deficiencies in the tear film of your eyes. This film, which is...