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What a Routine Eye Exam May Reveal About Your Health

6/1/2026

A routine eye exam can help diagnose various eye conditions, check your visual clarity, and determine whether you need glasses, but it can also provide clues to your overall health and well-being.

During a comprehensive eye exam, your eye doctor examines your retina, blood vessels, and surrounding tissues in the eye. Subtle changes to these areas can provide clues to certain medical conditions. Regular comprehensive eye exams are not only important for your vision but also part of your overall wellness plan.

Is It Age Related or Cataracts? | Cataract Awareness Month

6/1/2026

As you age, you may notice certain changes in your vision, such as reaching for reading glasses or having a little more trouble driving at night. Some vision changes are considered specifically age related, but certain changes in your vision can indicate cataracts. According to the National Eye Institute, your risk of cataracts increases as you age.

June is Cataract Awareness Month. The observance helps raise awareness about cataracts, including risk factors, symptoms, and treatments.

Midlife Vision: Eye Changes In Your 40s and 50s

6/1/2026

If you're hitting your 40s or 50s, you may have noticed a little more weight around your middle or a few gray hairs, but some changes to your vision may surprise you. For example, you may now reach for reading glasses or find yourself squinting when looking at materials up close.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. During this stage of life, hormones may shift, metabolism may change, and the risk of certain diseases can increase. Physical changes may also affect the eyes and vision.

Workplace Wellness and Vision Health | National Employee Wellness Month

6/1/2026

The month of June is designated National Employee Wellness Month. It's an annual observance intended to prioritize the health of employees across all workforces.

It's an opportunity for both employers and employees to implement various workplace well-being policies and strategies to keep employees healthy and on the job.

What is the Connection Between Arthritis and Your Eyes? | Arthritis Awareness Month

5/1/2026

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, arthritis affects about one in five people in the United States. It is one of the leading causes of work disability.

Arthritis is the umbrella term for more than 100 conditions that affect the joints, connective tissue, and surrounding tissues, but arthritis can affect other areas of the body, including the eyes.

How the Air Quality Affects the Eyes | Air Quality Awareness Week

5/1/2026

When you think of air quality and its effects on your health, you may think of respiratory problems and allergies. However, there is a link between your eye health and air quality, which is frequently overlooked.

You don't have to see air pollution for it to affect your eyes. Even if the sky looks clear, there can be tiny airborne particles that can trigger eye irritation. The bottom line is that air quality plays a larger role in vision than most people understand.

What is Normal? Visual Experiences Explained FAQ | Healthy Vision Month

5/1/2026

Most people notice a slight change in how their eyes feel throughout the day. You may also notice certain changes after spending a long time looking at a computer screen. That's because your eyes respond to your environment, light, screen time, and fatigue throughout your day.

But what is normal, and what is something that you should be concerned about? Continue reading for some answers to common questions about your eyes and vision.

Posture and Vision: How Slouching, Leaning Forward, and Head Tilt Can Increase Eye Strain

5/1/2026

How often do you think about your posture when you are looking at your phone, walking, or sitting at your desk? Like most people, you likely occasionally round your shoulders, slouch, and tilt your head forward without even thinking about it.

The connection between your posture and your back, neck, and shoulders is pretty straightforward and well-known. What might surprise many people is the relationship between your posture and your eyes.

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What a Routine Eye Exam May Reveal About Your Health

Is It Age Related or Cataracts? | Cataract Awareness Month

Midlife Vision: Eye Changes In Your 40s and 50s

Workplace Wellness and Vision Health | National Employee Wellness Month

What is the Connection Between Arthritis and Your Eyes? | Arthritis Awareness Month

How the Air Quality Affects the Eyes | Air Quality Awareness Week

What is Normal? Visual Experiences Explained FAQ | Healthy Vision Month

Posture and Vision: How Slouching, Leaning Forward, and Head Tilt Can Increase Eye Strain

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