Category: vision

The 5-Minute Habit (Based on Neuroscience) That Will Change Your Life

By Leah Borski “I’ve got a dream that’s worth more than my sleep.”—Eric Thomas It’s true that in order to live our purpose in this world, we’ve got to have a vision and a plan for achieving our dreams. We must be tenacious in working toward our goals, and we might occasionally have to sacrifice a…


How the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Damaging Children’s Vision

Eye doctors had planned to celebrate 2020 as the year of vision (as in seeing 20/20). Instead, it will be known as the year that worsened the world’s vision for decades to come. Scientists are attributing this latest health issue—one that is hidden in plain sight—to the pandemic. Rates of myopia, also known as nearsightedness…


Pentagon Chief Calls for ‘New Vision’ for American Defense

NAVAL STATION PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii—In his first major speech as Pentagon chief, Lloyd Austin on Friday called for developing a “new vision” for American defense in the face of emerging cyber and space threats and the prospect of fighting bigger wars. Reflecting President Joe Biden’s promise to put diplomacy first in dealing with foreign policy…


Why You Shouldn’t Neglect Eye Care During the Pandemic

Lockdowns and concerns about COVID-19 exposure have caused people of all ages to cancel and delay routine eye appointments, raising red flags among eye care professionals. As the pandemic continues into its second year, can ocular health be neglected any longer? Our team of optometrists and clinical scientists at the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE)…