Want Healthy Eyes? Use Both Plan A and Plan B
For many people, eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables is enough to keep their eyes healthy. But whether because of getting older or suffering from certain serious eye diseases, you may also want to add vitamin supplements to your daily dietary intake to keep your eyes healthy and your sight sharp. Vitamin A Vitamin A is one of the most important vitamins...Read More
Whether or Not Your Eyes Are Still 20/20, Follow the 20-20-20 Rule
Looking at screens for long periods of time can put a heavy strain on our eyes. Whether it’s looking at our phones, reading emails on our computers, or watching a movie on TV, prolonged time spent looking at a screen can make your eyes feel achy and cause your vision to blur. One reason for the strain is we blink less often while looking at screens. This can cause our eyes to dry out...Read More
Watch Out: Cheap Eyeglasses Can Cost You
If you’ve bought eyeglasses at a drugstore or discount store to save money, they could cost you more than you think—especially when it comes to your vision and overall health. Here are five reasons to avoid cheap glasses: The frames break . Cheap eyeglasses are often made of inferior material that breaks easily. Plastic frames, for example, weaken with age, sunlight and...Read More
Got A Hunger to Help Others? Volunteer with INRTA at Your Local Food Bank
Food insecurity is growing nationwide as the rate of unemployment rises amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The past holiday season saw 1 in 6 adults with children in the country lacking sufficient food., according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP). With the current state of food insecurity in the U.S., food banks nationally are becoming lifelines for many needy...Read More