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Vision problems are a serious issue for anyone who has them, especially children. This is even more so the case for children with disabilities. A review of the subject by Drs. Alison Salt and Jenefer Sargent published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) states, “Children with disability are at a substantially higher risk of…
Overcoming common obstacles like adjusting to a new environment, enrolling in the right classes, and meeting new people can be difficult for any college student. However, these difficulties are amplified for those who already face other personal obstacles like visual impairments and other disabilities. Laws are set in place that require colleges and other educational…
It’s no secret that there are many long-term consequences of excessive drug and alcohol consumption. Despite the general acceptance of alcohol consumption, nearly 740,000 cases of cancer in last year alone were linked to alcohol usage. In addition, nearly half a million deaths worldwide are connected to drug abuse. Some might argue that these aforementioned…
A healthy professional life is incredibly important. There are countless factors that can play into whether you find yourself thriving or struggling to stay afloat in your career. An immensely important one of these factors is your physical health. Not only can health issues and chronic illness negatively impact your ability to work, but also…
Stress is a natural part of life, but prolonged exposure to stressful environments and events may even accelerate the aging process. The main stress hormone — cortisol — mainly does this by decreasing the amount of protective casing around your DNA. According to a 2021 Gallup poll, U.S. employees are among the most stressed in…
A Bloomberg report suggests that up to 40.7 million Americans may be working remotely by 2026. Bearing this in mind, professionals in the workforce need to prepare for the possibility that they may hold a remote position in the near future. While the benefits of remote work are well-known, it is also important to understand…
Some medical conditions, though not directly related to your eyes, can have lasting effects on your eyesight and may cause serious eye problems if not treated. Regardless of whether the health condition is genetic or environmental, your body can recover faster and stay healthier with routine eye exams, a healthy diet, and regular exercise. 1….
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 2,000 workers sustain a job-related eye injury every day that requires medical attention. While you might automatically conclude that most of these eye injuries occur in high-risk scenarios, the reality is that a significant number also take place in the office. The bottom line is that…
Over 182 million people in America and over 4 billion worldwide use some form of vision correction, whether it’s glasses, contacts, or a combination of both. While having your glasses fog up occasionally is annoying, this issue has become a more prevalent problem recently. Wearing masks, while necessary for public health, has made it almost…
According to the National Eye Institute, staying active can help keep your eyes healthy. A poor diet and a lack of exercise can contribute to poor eyesight and certain diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, or age-related macular degeneration. Studies have shown that there are links between certain foods and exercises and good eyesight. Foods that contain…