Living Well Blog

By Barbara Wirostko MD, FARVO
August 22, 2024
Currently, glaucoma affects around 3 million people in the U.S., but the number is expected to rise as the population ages. In fact, experts warn of a potential blindness epidemic if we don’t raise awareness of this disease. Glaucoma has no cure; however, early detection and careful monitoring can… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 31, 2023
Sugar has been vilified for decades. Refined (or processed) sugar as lacks nutrients, making high sugar foods essentially empty calories that contribute malnutrition. And high sugar consumption also has been linked to dental problems,… See more
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
December 1, 2022
If you’ve ever been outside in the snow on a sunny day, you know how blinding it can be. The same is true when you’re out on a boat or at the beach.  On days like this, the sun not only hits our eyes directly, it reflects brutally off the bright surfaces. But that’s just visible light, which… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 15, 2020
Oprah’s 2019 annual list of favorite things included blue light blocking glasses -- prescription or non-prescription eye wear that filter out blue light on the higher end of the visible light spectrum. Blue light blocking glasses supposedly ease eye strain, help you sleep better and have gained… See more
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