Eye Health Awareness | Northern Michigan Vision Source

Are You Ready With Your Winter Eye Gear?

November 27, 2023

The shorter days in winter are no excuse to slack off on eye protection!

Smoking Versus Eye Health

November 20, 2023

Smoking causes harm to every organ in the body, including the eyes.

The Ways Diabetes Affects Eye Health

November 13, 2023

If it isn't carefully controlled, diabetes can cause a wide variety of secondary health problems.

What Causes Different Eye Colors?

November 6, 2023

The same compound that determines our skin color also creates the variety of eye colors we see.

A Guide to Retinal Detachment Symptoms

October 30, 2023

The complexity of the human eye makes it vulnerable to a variety of problems.

Glasses Across History

October 23, 2023

Since at least 60 AD, people have been crafting tools to correct vision problems.

Visual Impairment and Blindness

October 16, 2023

Contact lenses and glasses can only correct vision problems to a point.

Eyes and Sleep: A Two-Way Link

October 9, 2023

Insufficient sleep can affect the mind and body like alcohol, but what does it do to our eyes?

Home Eye Injury Prevention

October 2, 2023

Aging and Eye Health: What You Need to Know

September 25, 2023

The older we get, the more our eyesight tends to change.

A Guide to Finding the Best Costume Contacts

September 18, 2023

A lot of Halloween costumes and cosplay outfits aren’t really complete without costume contact lenses.

Eye Exam Frequency

September 11, 2023

How often should you be getting an eye exam, considering your eye health history?

Eye Makeup Safety

September 4, 2023

"Beauty is pain" is a bad idea in general, but especially when it comes to eyes and makeup.

Use Sports Eyewear to Play Your Best

August 28, 2023

The vast majority of eye injuries can be prevented easily, including sports eye injuries.

Differences Between Human and Animal Eyes

August 21, 2023

Our jobs are all about keeping human eyes healthy and making sure our patients see clearly.

Preventing Digital Eye Strain

August 14, 2023

Do you know how much time you're spending each day looking at screens?

All Students Need Comprehensive Eye Exams

August 7, 2023

As parents, we want to ensure that our children have the best possible start in their education.

Types and Treatment of Pink Eye

July 31, 2023

Pink eye is one of the most common eye infections we can get.

What You Eat Can Help Your Eyes

July 24, 2023

Do you know why people say carrots will give you good night vision?

Vision Isn’t Just About Seeing 20/20

July 17, 2023

The first and last thing many people know about good eyesight is 20/20 vision.

Welcome to Your Life With Glasses!

July 10, 2023

New to wearing glasses? They’re going to change your life in some not-so-obvious ways.

Top Makeup Tips for Glasses-Wearers

July 3, 2023

It can be a challenge to choose the right makeup to flatter your facial features.

How a Healthy Lifestyle Affects Eyesight

June 26, 2023

Staying active is great for our overall health, but it’s also good for our eye health.

Cataract Treatment: A Long History

June 19, 2023

Cataracts have been the leading cause of blindness all throughout history.

Water Activities and Eye Safety

June 12, 2023

It’s summertime and that means lots of us are going to be spending as much time in the water as we can.

Fireworks and Eye Injury Prevention

June 5, 2023

What does your Fourth of July involve? A barbecue? A parade? Wearing a lot of red, white, and blue?

Ocular Migraines: A Strange Eye Symptom

May 29, 2023

Have you ever had a shimmering patch of light appear in your vision, then widen until you can’t see anything else?

Use Your Glasses to Flatter Your Face Shape

May 22, 2023

What factors do you consider when picking the best new pair of glasses for you?

Eyelashes and Eyebrows: Not Just for Show

May 15, 2023

Eyelashes and eyebrows serve a greater purpose beyond their aesthetic appeal.

Why Sunglasses Matter

May 8, 2023

Summer is around the corner, and so are longer days with more hours of sunlight!

What Do You Know About Your Eyes’ Anatomy?

May 1, 2023

Do you remember much from biology class about eye anatomy?

Do Men and Women Always See Eye to Eye?

April 24, 2023

There are many differences between men and women — even when it comes to vision and eye health.

Athletes and the Visual Skills They Use

April 17, 2023

When we think of the traits of an athlete, we usually think of speed and strength first.

Germs and Our Eyes

April 10, 2023

A habit of rubbing your eyes could come back to bite you.

Eyes and Allergies

April 3, 2023

Stopping to smell the spring flowers can be hard when your nose is stuffy and your eyes are swollen.

Blinking and Eye Health

March 27, 2023

We blink our eyes several times every minute of the day, but why do we need to?

Tanning Beds: Not Optometrist Approved

March 20, 2023

Anyone who enjoys a nice tan should be aware of the risks of tanning booths.

Eyes and Headaches Are Often Linked

March 13, 2023

Headaches can have a number of causes you wouldn’t expect, like an uncorrected vision problem.

Eye Health and Safety at Work

March 6, 2023

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, which makes it a great time to discuss eye safety on the job.

What to Expect at an Eye Exam

February 27, 2023

Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States has an undiagnosed eye condition.

Our Top Lens Care Tips

February 20, 2023

Glasses and contact lenses are small things that make a huge difference.

Color Blindness Is a Spectrum

February 13, 2023

Contrary to popular belief, color blindness does not mean seeing in black and white. Usually.

What Is Heterochromia?

February 6, 2023

Most of us notice a person’s eye color almost immediately when we meet them.

How Does Blue Light Affect Our Eyes?

January 30, 2023

Do you spend a lot of time after the sun goes down looking at a bright screen?

Spotlight: Age-Related Macular Degeneration

January 23, 2023

Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of permanent vision loss for people over the age of fifty.

Progressives, Bifocals, and Reading Glasses

January 16, 2023

As we get older, the lenses in our eyes become less flexible.

Tips on Maintaining Healthy Eyesight

January 9, 2023

An underrated ingredient of a good quality of life is healthy eyesight.

Glaucoma: Types and Risk Factors

January 2, 2023

Clear eyesight requires all of the intricate parts and systems of the eye to work together.

Good Practices for Safe Night Driving

December 26, 2022

The shorter days of winter inevitably lead to more night driving than in the other seasons.

Vision Problems Can Affect Kids Too

December 19, 2022

Functioning, healthy eyesight plays a huge role in a child’s development and education.

Autoimmune Diseases Can Affect Vision

December 12, 2022

Many autoimmune diseases can interfere with the health and function of the eyes.

Helping Your Child’s Vision Development

December 5, 2022

Babies aren’t born with visual skills; they actually have to learn how to see!

Do You Have Your Winter Eye Protection?

November 28, 2022

Even if there are fewer hours of daylight in the winter, sunglasses are still important!

Smoking Puts Eye Health at Risk

November 21, 2022

Smoking damages the entire body, and the eyes are no exception.

How Does Diabetes Impact Eye Health?

November 14, 2022

Uncontrolled diabetes can wreak havoc on health in many ways, including eye health.

Why Do We Have Different Eye Colors?

November 7, 2022

Melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color, is also responsible for different eye colors.

What Are the Symptoms of Retinal Detachment?

October 31, 2022

The human eye is complicated, and there are a lot of ways something can go wrong with it.

The History of Corrective Lenses

October 24, 2022

People have been using tools to help them see clearly since at least 60 A.D.