In today’s technology driven world, it is nearly impossible to escape using computer-screened devices for your daily tasks. You can spend hours at work in front of screen, use them at the super market, and then use an e-reader in your leisure. The importance of eye health and computer usage is becoming increasingly popular.

Good vision is essential to a child’s success as he or she enters school-age years. As much as 80 percent of everything students learn is through their eyes, and if their vision is not performing properly, their academic performance can suffer.

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Gestational diabetes, or pregnancy induced glucose intolerance, affects about 4% of pregnancies. The first indication of onset may be vision changes, which may be overlooked because vision changes are so common during pregnancy. However, it is a good idea to discuss any vision changes with your eye doctor, as the cause may be more serious. Diabetes occurs when the body is unable to make or use enough insulin, a hormone used to metabolize sugars. In Gestational diabetes, hormones made by the placenta may interfere with the mother’s insulin levels causing insulin resistance during pregnancy.

Considering the vast number of changes our bodies undergo as part of the normal aging process, one the most predictable, and one often considered a hallmark of middle age, is the onset of presbyopia.

What is Dry Eye Syndrome? According to the National Eye Institute, dry eye is defined as insufficient tear production or poor tear quality that could result in damage to the eye’s surface. Signs and symptoms of dry eye vary and include: Burning, Sandy, gritty sensations, Redness, Tearing, Irritation, Blurry vision, Fluctuating vision, and Contact lens intolerance