Receiving a diagnosis of diabetes can feel like a real turning point in many lives. It often signifies changes in lifestyle, routines, and the way one looks at daily life.What it isn’t is a life sentence. People can still do so many of the things they love while...
Whether your roost is with the Dux, the Chix, the Maroons, or another area school, there is no lack of athletic opportunities through the fall and winter. Many of these sports stress the importance of proper protective gear: helmets, guards, pads—but have you taken...
The sad fact of the matter is this: Eye injuries in the workplace are extremely common. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, an average of 2,000 U.S. workers require medical treatment for job-related eye injuries every day. That’s...
West Michigan natives know there’s nothing like a trip to the beach on a hot summer day! We’ve already had a couple of scorching heat waves in our part of the globe this year, and no doubt more are on the way. So before you pack your beach bag and head out to the...
As with so many things in life, sight can easily be taken for granted when everything is going well. When problems develop, however, it quickly becomes apparent just how much easier this particular sense makes our lives. More than that, being able to see makes life a...
Did you know that more than half of Americans wear corrective lenses for one reason or another? It’s true! If you’re in the majority here, you’re hopefully used to going to the optometrist or ophthalmologist every year or two to get your vision checked and, if...
