So, Your Child Doesn’t Like Wearing Glasses by Dr. Joseph Cohen

  People often think that skin cancer only affects certain areas of the body- like your arms, legs, or face. However, skin cancer can also affect the delicate skin around your eyes. Although the chances of developing eyelid cancer are much lower than most skin cancers, it is still a real threat and important to be aware of. In this article, we’ll discuss what eyelid cancer is and how you can protect yourself from it. We’ll also explore the different types, symptoms, and treatments for eyelid cancer. So let’s get started! Learn more:  https://josephcohenod.com/index.php/2023/05/18/is-eyelid-skin-cancer-a-real-threat/ Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D., your trusted Optometrist in Woodland Hills. For excellent service and comprehensive eye care, call us at (818) 345-3937. We specialize in a range of services including Glaucoma treatment, Digital Eye Strain, Contact Lens fitting and more. Providing service in English and Farsi. Located at 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 913...

Sedentary Lifestyle As a reminder once more, what is healthy for your body is also healthy for your eyes. Making sure that you exercise your body regularly can help reduce the risk of having age-related macular degeneration as well as glaucoma, cataracts, and even diabetic eye diseases.  Read more: https://josephcohenod.com/index.php/2022/09/17/the-healthy-way-of-your-eyes-aging-4-4/ Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Ultraviolet (UV) & Blue Light Exposure Plenty of studies have shown that having extensive amounts of UV or blue light exposure can correlate to having increased risk factors of developing cataracts and macular degeneration. In order to avoid this from happening, make sure to have some sort of proper eye protection.  Read more: https://josephcohenod.com/index.php/2022/09/11/the-healthy-way-of-your-eyes-aging-3-4/ Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

A Perfectly Balanced Diet Eating healthy is not always about losing weight loss. In reality, many nutritious foods make sure to give your body the ability to fight off many diseases and to ensure your body’s overall functions are running to their optimal best.  Read more: https://josephcohenod.com/index.php/2022/09/02/the-healthy-way-of-your-eyes-aging-2-4/ Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Just because you are getting older as time goes on doesn’t mean you have to associate it with losing your vision over time. In fact, there is still so much you can do in order to keep your vision as it is and maintain it so that it continues to be as happy and as healthy as it can be.   Read more:  https://josephcohenod.com/index.php/2022/08/27/the-healthy-way-of-your-eyes-aging-1-4/ Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Protecting Your Children From Excessive Blue Light One of the first things you should do in the process in protecting your eyes from blue light as well as your children’s is by limiting the amount of time on the digital screens, especially during the night so that it doesn’t disrupt their sleep schedules.  Read more:https: //josephcohenod.com/index.php/2022/08/21/too-much-screen-time-its-effects-on-your-childrens-vision-3-3/ Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

What Exactly Is Blue Light? Blue light is a type of short wavelength that has a very high visibility of light. These types of wavelengths are usually emitted through digital screens such as LED lights and even the sun. Read more:https://josephcohenod.com/index.php/2022/08/05/too-much-screen-time-its-effects-on-your-childrens-vision-2-3/ Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Be it for homework, studying, reading, or even gaming with your friends, children nowadays have been exposed to an endless amount of screen time. Be it on a phone, computer, tablet, or TV screens, it seems that parents all over the world are trying their best to both balance screen time as well as learning about the effects it can cause towards their children.  Read more: https://josephcohenod.com/index.php/2022/07/23/too-much-screen-time-its-effects-on-your-childrens-vision-1-3/ Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

If you are deciding to exercise outdoors or try your hand at playing some contact sports, then it is important to make sure your eyes are well protected. Always make sure to wear either sunglasses or some sports safety goggles that can ensure the best interests for your eyes health. Read more:  https://josephcohenod.com/index.php/2022/07/10/exercising-how-it-benefits-your-eye-health-4-4/ Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Make sure you are doing that you enjoy doing. Sometimes finding the right kind of exercise can also be a good stress reliever and thus, can help you reduce the possible risks of developing chronic conditions in the body. Read more: https://local.google.com/place?id=13477543744384024012&use=posts&lpsid=CIHM0ogKEICAgICOxbz3Ng Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Tips For Incorporating Exercise Routines Throughout Your Day/Week Make sure it is a priority and schedule a time where you can have less distractions from occurring during your exercise time.   Read more: https://local.google.com/place?id=13477543744384024012&use=posts&lpsid=CIHM0ogKEICAgICOwqOs2QE Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Making sure your body is having the regular exercise it needs is an essential component in your overall health.   Read more:  https://local.google.com/place?id=13477543744384024012&use=posts&lpsid=CIHM0ogKEICAgICO0ObibQ Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Chronic Dry Eyes or Dry Eye Syndrome If your situation becomes chronic, then that means that your eyes cannot produce the right amount of tear film or the quality of it lacks. What the tear film does is it keeps your eyes moist by producing enough fluid in the eyes. If it dries up, it makes it harder for the eyes to produce the fluid it needs to stay healthy. Read more: https://josephcohenod.com/index.php/2022/04/08/diabetes-its-effects-on-your-eyes-4-4/ Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Retinal Detachment The main cause/issue of retinal detachment is that scar-like tissues are formed thanks to the breaking of malformation of certain blood vessels within the retina, causing the retina to pull away from these scarred tissues. Read more:  https://josephcohenod.com/index.php/2022/03/30/diabetes-its-effects-on-your-eyes-3-4/ Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Diabetes has been known to increase the risks of developing cataracts can cause your eyes to dry easily. It also comes with other eye diseases such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, and more. Read more: https://josephcohenod.com/.../diabetes-its-effects-on.../ Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

More and more we start seeing just how prevalent Diabetes has been in recent times, especially on an international scale.  Read more:  https://lnkd.in/dUbhrEm4 Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Chronic Dry Eyes or Dry Eye Syndrome If your situation becomes chronic, then that means that your eyes cannot produce the right amount of tear film or the quality of it lacks. Read more: https://local.google.com/place?id=13477543744384024012&use=posts&lpsid=CIHM0ogKEICAgICW3JaS7QE Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Try and take breaks from the digital world. You may not realize it, but people tend to blink less when they are facing a screen and so make sure to look away every 20 minutes and blink for 20 seconds! Read more: https://local.google.com/place?id=13477543744384024012... Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

2. Humidifiers help to counter the effects of dry eye from happening. Some of the best ways to do this is avoid having the car vents or even indoor heaters from hitting your eyes upon contact. Read more: https://local.google.com/place?id=13477543744384024012&use=posts&lpsid=CIHM0ogKEICAgIDm3sW0QA Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 9 1364

One of the most common eye problems for many people is getting dry eyes, especially during the winter times. Read more: https://local.google.com/place?id=13477543744384024012&use=posts&lpsid=CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmyNWQNw Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. Woodland Hills Optometrist Receive an Excellent Service and Comprehensive Eye Care (818) 345-3937 Providing service in English and Farsi 19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364