Category Archives: Healthy Diet

Diabetes is a rapidly growing global health issue, and over 9% of Americans have diabetes while about 1.5 million more are diagnosed every year. As you may already be familiar with some of the heightened health risks associated with diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease and neuropathy, it is extremely important for diabetic individuals to heed Read more...

As the demands and responsibilities of modern life increase, and technology decreases the necessity of physical activity, it can certainly become difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Studies continue to prove the countless benefits of living healthfully and actively with a nutritious diet, and preservation of one's visual health is clearly among them. Exercise Healthy Read more...

Only a few more days remain until the ‘Fit Collective Health Fair,’ at High Def Health this Saturday, February 2nd! Metro Eye’s optometrists are gearing up to educate attendees on optimal eye health, amidst a curated team of local health and wellness professionals! Metro Eye’s booth will also be offering retinal photography, as a complimentary service to attendees on the day of this Read more...

Potential hazards and health risks associated with exposure to chemicals are certainly worthwhile concerns, as we aim to protect our families and ourselves from harm. Why then are most of us in the dark when it comes to chemical ingredients found in personal care products and cosmetics, which we use daily? Metro Eye’s Ocular Surface Read more...

We all want healthy eyes but you’d be surprised how much we unintentionally harm them. There are plenty of things that we do to our eyes which can cause infections and injury. Here are some everyday bad habits that can damage your eyes. Touching and rubbing your eyes Rubbing your eyes can cause inflammation around your Read more…

  May is Healthy Vision Month so we wanted to talk about the specific health issues women face with their vision. Unfortunately, women are more susceptible to developing certain eye diseases than men. In fact, nearly 65 percent of blindness and other visual impairments occur in women. We’ve put together a list of the most Read more…

One of the best things you can do for your eyes is make sure you have a proper diet that includes the vitamins and minerals they need. Eating great means seeing great! We’ve put together a list of some of the best vitamins and nutrients your eyes need, how they help, and where you can Read more…

We see all kinds of health tips telling us to eat this, drink that and do this exercise. It seems like a never ending to do list! Luckily, when it comes to eye health, we can make it easy for you. Our friends at allaboutvision.com put together the top eight tips for healthy eyes through Read more…

Let’s be honest, not all of us have perfect health habits – and who does? It can be tough to always make the right health decisions, especially when what is recommended for your health changes all the time. What about vision health? You might think taking care of your eyes requires a whole new list Read more…

The past few weeks have been dedicated to learning more about cataracts and how cataracts are treated. This time, we’ll turn our focus to how you can prevent cataracts from developing and what steps you can take today to ensure a healthier lifestyle. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure” We’re Read more…