Protect Your Eyes Ladies
When it comes to vision impairments, 2 out of 3 women suffer from some type of vision problem or eye disease. This could be because women tend to live longer than men, but whatever the reason, as women we need to protect our eyes. Take it from your Indianapolis Optometrists Dr. Amy Walden & Associates, […]
Is There An Appropriate Age For Contacts?
Every year, millions of children are diagnosed with eye problems. About 25 percent of children aged 6 to 11 have a vision impairment that requires them to wear eyeglasses. Many children have not paid a recent visit to their Lapel Eye Doctors. It is very important to have your children’s eyes checked every two years […]
Are Your Eyes Covered This Spring and Summer?
There are three types of UV rays. UV-C is absorbed by the ozone layer, which does not poses a threat. But, UV-A and UV-B radiation can be harmful to your eyes and cause short and long term effects on your eyes. These rays can affect you not only during sunny days but also on overcast […]
6 Ways Smoking Affects Your Eyes
We were given two eyes and it is our duty to protect them the best way we can. There are many factors that can affect your vision, some are out of our control, and may happen with age or genetics. Other factors are things we do to ourselves that can lead to not only […]
Fight Back Against Those Pesty Spring Allergies
I am sure many of us are glad that the winter is slowly leaving the area. Soon it will be time for spring flowers and green grass everywhere. Along with spring comes seasonal allergies and sinus problems for many. So to many people, this time of year is bittersweet. A lot of us will have […]
Spring Cleaning: Get Rid of Old Eye Care Products
, The weather is starting to slowly look up and spring is right around the corner. Spring is the perfect time to declutter your life. Whether you need to clean out the garage, drawers, closets or cabinets we all have spring projects in mind. Part of spring cleaning is throwing out old clothing, items, and […]
It’s That Time of Year Again
What a winter in Indiana this year? We got lucky with the temperatures not being as cold as normal, but with the slighter warmer temperatures, allergy season has started a little early. Although this weekend will be below freezing, the flowers and plants have started blooming and before we know it, pollen and cotton will […]
Glaucoma: Do You Know The Facts?
You may have heard the word Glaucoma before, but probably thought it was only something that affected smokers. This is not true. Anyone can get glaucoma, whether you smoke or not. Dr. Amy Walden & Associates, Eye Doctor Indianapolis breaks down what glaucoma is and who is at risk of getting it. For example, did […]
5 Helpful Tips To Care For Your Eye When Wearing Makeup
Many women choose to wear makeup, whether it’s for fun, to feel more beautiful or if it’s for a costume. Whatever the reason, there are many options for them to choose from. Whether its eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, foundation or lipstick, wearing make up can be fun and give you a whole new look. Although […]
Common Symptoms and Facts About Dry Eyes
With the allergy season starting earlier this year, due to warmer temperatures across Indiana, how do you know if it is allergies or dry eyes? Allergy season typically starts in March around the Geist area, but this year it seems it came a bit earlier. Many of us won’t complain about this, because we are […]