by Eyes on Missouri | Jul 15, 2021 | Eye Health, Improve Eyesight, Vision Loss
Maybe your mother told you as a child that eating carrots can improve eyesight, or maybe you’ve heard it elsewhere. Wherever you learned it, the question remains: Is it myth or truth? The answer is that yes, under certain circumstances, the nutrients in this popular...
by Eyes on Missouri | Jul 9, 2021 | Eye Health, Glaucoma, Vision Loss
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases, and each type is different. The two most common forms are open-angle glaucoma, and closed-angle glaucoma. These two types of glaucoma in particular have several things in common: High eye pressure is the greatest risk factor They...
by Eyes on Missouri | Jul 6, 2021 | Astigmatism, Contact Lenses, Eye Health
People with astigmatism need to wear contact lenses that are especially for their condition. If you have astigmatism, you’ll want to learn these details about the three types of contacts. What is Astigmatism? In people without astigmatism, the cornea of...
by Eyes on Missouri | Jun 24, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Summer Eye Protection
Summer is just around the corner, and you know what that means: More fun in the sun. But some of those fun activities and additional hours spent in the sunlight can put your eye health at risk. Make eye care a priority with our top 10 ways to focus on eye...
by Eyes on Missouri | Jun 16, 2021 | Eye Anatomy, Eye Health, Optic Nerve
So many of us take our vision for granted. We open our eyes and we are able to focus on images and see color, details and depth. But it’s not that simple. There are a number of parts of the human eye that all work in tandem to process light so that the brain...
by Eyes on Missouri | May 19, 2021 | Eye Health, High Blood Pressure, Vision Problems
High blood pressure isn’t just about your heart. It can cause a variety of problems throughout your entire body, including your vision. Here’s why and what you need to know. Just like your other organs, your eyes depend on blood flow to work properly. If you...
Should You Take Fish Oil for Dry Eyes?Dry Eyes, Eye Drops, Fish OilJuly 20, 2021
Are Carrots Good for Your Eyes? What to Know About Nutrition & EyesightEye Health, Improve Eyesight, Vision LossJuly 15, 2021
Open- vs. Closed-Angle Glaucoma: What’s the Difference?Eye Health, Glaucoma, Vision LossJuly 9, 2021