Notice a small red bump in or around your eyelid? Does it resemble a pimple? If so, you are probably dealing with a stye. This happens when a bacterial infection clogs a gland near the eyelid. Oil builds in the clogged gland and causes it to become swollen and irritated. Much like pimples, styes are […]
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What are the Best GUNNAR Glasses for Gaming? [2020]
Updated September 2020 If you’re a gamer, this article is for you! No one can compete with GUNNAR’s patented lens technology which provides unparalleled protection against UV light and blue light. With migraines, dizziness, dry eye, eye strain and fatigue plaguing those who play games unprotected, GUNNAR’s state of the art lenses keep you gaming […]
Is Your Screen Causing Your Eye to Twitch? Here’s Why and How to Fix It.
Whether raiding with friends, farming for loot, or exploring the landscape for Easter eggs, games can immerse us in their worlds for hours. While entertaining, gaming can take its toll on the eyes with extended screen time. According to CooperVision, staring at a screen for too long can cause computer vision syndrome, which is commonly detected […]
Can The Blue Light From My Smartphone Make Me Blind?
We spend 8 hours a day looking at a computer and then spend our leisure time looking at our smartphones or playing games on our home computer leaving us exposed to the blue light emitted from our devices all day long. What are the effects of this prolonged exposure to blue light? We’re in the […]
Big Changes For Assassin’s Creed
Assassin’s Creed remains one of the most popular game series of all time and we are thrilled to be partnering with Ubisoft once more to bring gamers world wide the official gaming glasses for their next installment VALHALLA! Available November 17, 2020, the anxiously anticipated Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will be the 12th major installment and the […]
The Best Food to Nourish Your Eyes
Every part of the human body affects every other part. For example, although diet and exercise relate primarily to the overall health, performance, and appearance of the body, they also affect eye health. In a large human clinical trial, the National Eye Institute linked lutein and zeaxanthin, vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc to reduced […]
A Doctor’s Response To “Stop Playing That Video Game! It Is Bad For Your Eyes”
I bet any gamer has been told this by their parents at least once, but more likely they hear it every single day. While there is some research that shows video games and extended device use has negative effects on our visual system, there are a TON of benefits to playing action-based video games! So […]
Comfortable Glasses For Serious Gamers
If you consider yourself a gamer, then you know the importance using every fair advantage available to you. Given this universal feeling in the gaming community, gaming glasses have taken on great importance. Any serious gamer knows about the eye strain that comes from long hours of gaming. Gaming glasses help decrease the discomfort, and […]
Are You Getting Enough Sleep For Your Age?
“I just don’t feel like myself if I don’t get enough sleep.” If you haven’t said that yourself, you’ve definitely heard someone else say it. In more ways than one, the science bears that idea out: without a good night’s sleep, we miss out on more than relaxation. Our bodies need time to rest and […]
Keeping Kids’ Eyes Healthy This Summer
Virtual school is over and Summer is officially here! Now that we have more time in our schedules, the big question parents are asking me is what can they do with their kids this summer to maintain healthy eyes and vision. Here are my three quick & easy eye care tips: 1. Get Outside! Did […]
