Some eye conditions are entirely out of our hands, whether from genetics or age. However, there are many eye diseases that can be prevented or managed with proper eye care habits. In the modern world, there are a number of everyday bad habits that can actively increase the risk of developing eye disease.

It feels like we just started the new year, and February is almost gone. Many New Year’s resolutions focus on improving ourselves and can come and go by this time already. But don’t let that focus slide as we move into the month of caring and love. Take time to show yourself and your health some extra care.  

You took the time to find that perfect pair of glasses for yourself or your kid. They are comfortable, perfectly fit your face, and match your style completely. But now your eyesight has changed again, and it is time for a new prescription. 

For many people, this can be an exciting opportunity to update an old look, but for others, an unwanted change. For individuals who wear glasses every day, the glasses can become a small but vital part of their identity and how they look at themselves, which may leave you hoping to keep your old frames around.

Asheville boasts a relatively mild climate year-round. But that doesn’t mean it won’t see its fair share of snow during the winter months. The city averages about a foot of snow every year, and the mountains around, even more, making it a haven for outdoor adventurers looking to have fun hiking in a winter wonderland or hitting the slopes.

Sometimes we can become so focused on the havoc that spring and pollen can cause on our eyes that we can easily forget the issues which the winter season brings. However, winter can bring about a lot of changes that may have an impact on your eyes. Chief among them is increased light and UV exposure during winter weather.