Glaucoma is a complex condition and though well studied it’s not fully understood.  What has become clear over time is that glaucoma is more than just high eye pressure.  It is affected by our overall health, our diet and our cardiovascular function. Diabetes and high blood pressure both have negative effects on glaucoma – as […]

Believe it or not, the health of your eyelids can be a critical factor in your vision and the health of your eyes. The eyelids are designed to protect your eyes and keep them healthy as well. The eyelids are responsible for spreading the tear film. They also rejuvenate the tear film by helping to […]

El Paso- the Sun City – known for its sunny warm climate and over 300 days of sunshine per year. Many of us appreciate El Paso’s warm and inviting climate. However there is at least one drawback to not having much rain – and that is low humidity. Very low humidity in-fact. A consequence for […]

Foods rich in healthy fats such as nuts like walnuts, almonds, and brazil nuts or healthy oils such as olive, canola, and avocado oils have higher levels of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. These oil sources help maintain a healthy balance of fat in our oil-producing glands in the skin and eyelids. These […]