January 22, 2016Published by Dr. Mintchell at January 22, 2016Categories Eye Care NewsDitch the itch! Don’t rub those itchy eyes – that can make them worse. Instead, see your eye care practitioner.Your eye care practitioner can find the cause of your itchy eyes and prescribe the best treatment. …read more Source:: All About Vision
January 20, 2016Published by Dr. Mintchell at January 20, 2016Categories Eye Care NewsLearn what snow blindness is and how to avoid this painful, scary eye condition.Protecting your eyes from sunlight is important even in winter! Here’s why you don’t want to be snowblind. …read more Source:: All About Vision
January 15, 2016Published by Dr. Mintchell at January 15, 2016Categories Eye Care NewsYou’ve heard a lot about blue light from digital devices. Can it harm our eyes? Here’s what we know.7 key points about blue light. …read more Source:: All About Vision
January 4, 2016Published by Dr. Mintchell at January 4, 2016Categories Eye Care NewsOn-the-sidelines eye-tracking test may detect concussion faster than ever. (Watch the video for details.)Athletes in rough sports are at risk for concussion. Eye-tracking can determine quickly if they need to leave the game. …read more Source:: All About Vision […]
December 23, 2015Published by Dr. Mintchell at December 23, 2015Categories Eye Care NewsFlying champagne corks are super-dangerous for eyes. Here’s a great video that will help you open sparkling beverages safely!Holiday beverage-opening can be risky, but this video can help. …read more Source:: All About Vision
November 20, 2015Published by Dr. Mintchell at November 20, 2015Categories Eye Care NewsYou won’t believe some of the items on this year’s Worst Toys list. Some can cause significant injuries to eyes and other body parts.Toys to avoid: The 2015 W.A.T.C.H. list. …read more Source:: All About Vision
November 2, 2015Published by Dr. Mintchell at November 2, 2015Categories Eye Care NewsMany people don’t know what legal blindness actually means. Here is an explanation.Legally blind doesn’t necessarily mean total vision loss, but a guide dog can be a big help. …read more Source:: All About Vision
October 28, 2015Published by Dr. Mintchell at October 28, 2015Categories Eye Care NewsHappy National Chocolate Day! And don’t forget that the bioflavonoids in dark chocolate are good for eyes.Have a bite of dark chocolate today for the health of your eyes! …read more Source:: All About Vision
October 16, 2015Published by Dr. Mintchell at October 16, 2015Categories Eye Care NewsThinking about Halloween contact lenses this year? A new report finds that some special-effect contacts can interfere with your vision quality.Specialty colored contact lenses can hinder your vision, especially when driving at night or walking after dark. …read more Source:: All About Vision
October 13, 2015Published by Dr. Mintchell at October 13, 2015Categories Eye Care NewsAre you getting enough eye-healthy vitamin A in your diet? Try this new recipe…Vitamin A is an important nutrient for good vision and this crock pot sweet potato soup packs a lot of it into each serving. …read more […]
October 8, 2015Published by Dr. Mintchell at October 8, 2015Categories Eye Care NewsTiles A and B are the same color, though it doesn’t look that way. Click to find out how this optical illusion works!Optical illusions trick our eyes and our brain into seeing a different reality. …read more Source:: All About Vision
September 30, 2015Published by Dr. Mintchell at September 30, 2015Categories Eye Care NewsInternational Day of Older Persons is October 1st. Let’s help our loved ones know the warning signs of age-related eye problems.Keep an eye out for these 10 warning signs of age-related vision loss that can affect quality of life. …read more Source:: All About Vision