Eye Health
Our articles about General Eye Health. Written by the medical experts at Assil Eye Institute Los Angeles, CA
When Should the Elderly Quit Driving? Eye Health and Driving Ability
People make jokes about senior drivers, but does age actually make you an unsafe driver? Learn about age-related eye conditions and driving safety.
Smoking Can Damage Eyesight – Vaping Isn’t Any Safer
How does smoking affect eyesight? Smoking can make many eye problems worse and even impact the eye health of people around you.
What’s the Worst Food for your Eyes? Beware These 5
Does what we eat affect our eye health? Yes actually! These five types of food may be negatively impacting your eye health!
Do Blue Light Blocker Glasses Work? How to Find Out!
Do my blue light blocking glasses actually work? Learn about how blue light glasses work and how to test their effectiveness.
What is Color Blindness: Everything You Want to Know
About 300 million people worldwide are some form of color blind. What causes color blindness, how do color blind people see, and what can be done about it?
Do Blue Light Glasses Work?
Blue light glasses allegedly protect our eyes from the blue light of our digital screens. But is blue light actually bad for eye health?
7 Best Nutrients for Eye Health: What You Should Be Eating
What we eat impacts every part of our body — including the eyes. So what should you be eating? Try these 7 vitamins for eye health.
Eyesight Problems Linked to Dementia: What That Means For You
Can eyesight predict dementia risk? Could cataract surgery prevent Alzheimer’s disease? New studies show a link between eye health and brain function.
Why Does Your CPAP Machine Give You Dry Eyes?
If you’re using a CPAP machine, it may be giving you dry eyes. Fortunately, CPAP dry eyes are treatable and preventable!
The Importance of Protective Eyewear for Youth Sports
90% of eye injuries could be prevented by using proper protective eye wear. If you or your kids play sports, read up on how to protect your eyes and vision!
World Sight Day 2021: 4 Ways To “Love Your Eyes”
October 14th is World Sight Day! Take this day to learn about eye health and what steps you can take to prioritize your eyes!
Retinal Examination May Assess Future Stroke Risk [new study]
On March 11, 2021 the Healthday Reporter described a new study, conducted at the Mayo Clinic facility in Jacksonville, Florida. This study links the presence of eye disease to an increased risk of stroke, dementia, and premature death.
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