It’s 2022 and the world is going blind. Well, not figuratively, but the evidence seems to be piling up. According to most of the research taking place, upwards of ten million adults in the United States are myopic (they can’t see far away). Add in the rampant use of smartphones and that number is likely on […]
The role of an optometrist seems simple enough. Determine the best vision option for patients. Check for diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Assess for dry eye, allergies, and inflammation. So on and so forth. But does it stop there? In all actuality, the eyes are very complex organs which connect to the […]
Whether at work or home, it’s safe to assume most people spend several hours daily locked into digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, or desktops. You don’t have to take my word for it. Simply look at your weekly Screen Time Report when it comes out Monday morning. As a result of increased digital […]
Fifty percent of working out is just getting to the gym. Don’t believe me? When you decide to start working out, does the earth’s gravitational pull start mysteriously working against you? For instance: “I want to workout today, but I don’t feel like riding my bike to Chelsea” — and you live in Hell’s Kitchen. “I […]
Health risks caused by digital device overuse may include digital eyestrain, computer vision syndrome, and possibly myopia, but now there’s more. The process of looking down at your screen(s) for long periods of time can apparently result in a new ailment called “tech neck”. Spine-Health describes tech neck as the result of “holding your head flexed and […]