EYE ON TECH: BLOG

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

Whether at home or at school (or attending digital courses via Zoom), it is clear kids today deal with screens almost constantly. This consistent rise in screen time affects children in many ways and eye health represents one of the primary concerns with screen time for kids. Children’s eyes are ⅔ the size they will […]

In the past, reading was hampered by insufficient or inconsistent light. Historically, you were able to read until the sun went down, then had to stop or start reading by a flickering candle. Electric light improved our ability to read anytime, but even this can offer uneven lighting, and cause similar difficulties. Enter the e-reader. […]

I have a confession to make. My attention span is not what it used to be and I know I’m not the only one suffering from lack of focus. In fact, it’s been proven that our individual and collective attention spans decrease each year. The problem, of course, relates to technology, and particularly social media. […]