Dark circles under the eyes are not harmful, but they can make you look tired. Some people are more likely to develop dark circles due to genetics, but even people that are prone to undereye circles can decrease their appearance. Let’s take a look at the causes of dark circles and what you can do to treat them.  

We all want to do what is best for our health, eyes, and vision. But sometimes, we may not realize our daily habits might actually be adversely affecting our eyes in big and small ways.  Learning how certain habits may have a negative impact and how to change them can help promote healthy eyes. 

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-term disease that involves the central nervous system, including the spinal cord and brain. For reasons that are not known, the immune system starts to attack the myelin sheathing that surrounds the nerve fibers. This leads to inflammation and interferes with messages sent to the brain. 

​March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. Let’s take a look at how the condition can affect vision and what you can do to prevent problems. 

When we think of a migraine, we usually associate it with a headache. But migraines can vary in symptoms and triggers. For example, ocular migraines are a subtype that involves visual changes and disturbances. A range of visual changes can develop, which may or may not accompany a headache.

Ocular migraines can vary in frequency and severity. Learning more about how to manage the condition can help you develop treatment and prevention strategies. 
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The New Year is right around the corner. It is the perfect time to develop healthy habits that have a positive impact on your eye health. Most healthy eye habits also improve overall well-being. So, it is a win-win situation.

Consider implementing some of these healthy vision steps this coming year!
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