September is recognized as Healthy Aging Month, a time to focus on habits and healthcare choices that help us thrive as we grow older. Staying active and eating well are important, but so is maintaining healthy eyes. At ilumin Eye Care Center in Omaha, NE,
When it comes to eye health, most people don’t realize they may have a dominant eye—one eye that tends to take the lead when focusing on objects or during vision tasks. Understanding which eye is dominant can be crucial for activities like sports, photography, and
Advancements are being made every day, and ilumin leads the charge in learning and mastering the techniques and technologies as they become available. Most recently, we are excited to be able to offer the latest in Trifocal Intraocular Lenses from PanOptix®.
What exactly does this mean for your child’s screen time? Your own television watching and computer usage as a child was nothing compared to the current world, wherein screens are everywhere. From the tablet that keeps them occupied during appointments to the iPads being issued by schools to help with homework, kids are spending hours every day staring at screens. While moderate use of a phone, computer, or tablet aren’t shown to directly affect vision, there are other side-effects you should be aware of.
To everything there is a season – Except for protecting your eyes, which is a year-round job!
Your eyes just can’t seem to catch a break! No matter the season, your eyes seem to be under attack. In spring, itchy irritants and allergies keep you aware of your eyes. In the summer, the constant attack of blinding sun and chlorinated water are the one-two punch du jour. Fall brings harvest mold, dust, and seasonal allergies to the surface.
They say dress for the job you want, not the job you have. This seems like truly sound advice until you sit at your desk dressed as Wonder Woman, arrive in court dressed as Batman, or stand in front of your class dressed as a stormtrooper.
At ilumin, we feel incredibly lucky to be working in the field of Ophthalmology at a time when our research can be used to fine-tune the advancements our predecessors made before us! Take for instance, the delicate and intricate design of the contact lens.
It’s not the color of your eyes that matters, it’s what you do with them! Autumn in Nebraska is a veritable visual ambrosia, with sites and stimulations for every occasion. From falling leaves to people watching, ilumin has compiled a list of local places for you to feast your eyes on!
The daytime sky is about to switch off for a moment. The temperature will drop suddenly (but pleasantly). A few stars may even be visible in the middle of the day.
America’s favorite summer holiday is approaching—which means the night sky is about to erupt in a bouquet of light, coast to coast. Spectacular stuff. But also hazardous if the right precautions aren’t taken.
