Gig Harbor Vision Source Blog

Gig Harbor Vision Source Blog is your trusted source for informative articles, expert insights, and valuable tips related to eye health and vision care. Explore a wealth of knowledge on topics ranging from eye conditions, vision correction options, to maintaining optimal eye wellness. Stay informed and prioritize your eye health with our engaging and educational blog content.

How Glaucoma Affects Eye Health

December 22, 2023

Maintaining clear eyesight is a complex interplay of many different components within the eye. When a single element falters, it can significantly affect vision and overall eye health. One often-overlooked factor is the fluid inside the eye, which must maintain a precise pressure range. Deviation...

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A Guide to Safer Night Driving

December 22, 2023

As winter rolls in, the days get shorter, making night driving harder to avoid. For those of us without perfect eyesight, this annual adjustment can be stressful and potentially dangerous if we neglect the specific challenges posed by driving in the dark. Fortunately, a few simple precautions can...

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Kids and Undiagnosed Vision Problems

December 19, 2023

Having healthy eyesight plays a massive role in children's education and development. Experts estimate that up to 80% of all learning is visual and that more than half of childhood learning difficulties can be linked to an undiagnosed vision problem. What can parents do to ensure that their child...

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How Autoimmune Diseases Impact Eyesight

December 12, 2023

Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the immune system turns on healthy cells. Some of these diseases can have a serious and negative impact on the health and function of the eyes. For those grappling with autoimmune conditions, it's crucial to be aware of the potential effects on vision. ...

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Early Vision Development: A Parent’s Guide

December 5, 2023

Did you know that using our eyes is something we have to learn how to do? That's right, not only are we not born with fully developed eyesight, but all of the visual skills we use hundreds of times a day take a lot of practice to master, just like it takes a lot of practice learning to walk and t...

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Are You Ready With Your Winter Eye Gear?

November 28, 2023

The shorter days in winter are no excuse to slack off on eye protection! The sun's UV rays can do just as much damage to our eyes on a snowy slope as they can at the beach, and sometimes more. We probably don't need sunscreen thanks to all of the layers of snow gear, but our eyes are still highly...

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Smoking Versus Eye Health

November 21, 2023

Smoking causes harm to every organ in the body, including the eyes. We usually think of lung cancer first when it comes to the harms of smoking, and maybe we think of oral health issues next, but even the parts of the body that don't come into direct contact with the smoke are in danger. Studies ...

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The Ways Diabetes Affects Eye Health

November 11, 2023

If it isn't carefully controlled, diabetes can cause a wide variety of secondary health problems. Several of those specifically affect the eyes, to the point where diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. All types of diabetes come with a risk of sight-threatening conditions ...

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What Causes Different Eye Colors?

November 7, 2023

The same compound that determines our skin color also creates the variety of eye colors we see. In fact, it's the very same compound that protects our skin and eyes from getting damaged by the sun (though we still need sunglasses and sunscreen to finish the job). So how can one compound (melanin)...

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A Guide to Retinal Detachment Symptoms

October 31, 2023

The complexity of the human eye makes it vulnerable to a variety of problems. One of the most concerning is retinal detachment, a condition that can result in permanent vision loss without treatment. This sight-threatening problem affects one in every 300 individuals at some point in their lives....

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