{"id":14001,"date":"2021-06-15T17:34:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T17:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=14001"},"modified":"2021-07-15T12:37:05","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T12:37:05","slug":"improve-your-sight-improve-your-life","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/eyes-the-windows-to-your-health\/improve-your-sight-improve-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Improve Your Sight, Improve Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Believe it or not, the coronavirus pandemic may have brought about a number of positive changes in many people\u2019s lives.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The COVID-19 pandemic arrived at our doorstep in late 2019, and we are still trying to understand how this contagion will change the world we live in.<\/p>\n<p>Being forced to stay at\u00a0 home, many people have rediscovered the wonders of their local environment \u2014 many people are spending more time with close family members and introducing themselves to neighbors.<\/p>\n<p>Other people have devoted more time to home improvement projects, as evidenced by the dramatic increase in mid-year Home Depot earnings and the busy schedules of building contractors.<\/p>\n<p>These seemingly small things are helping people to cope with the stress of the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Moreover, an increasing number of people have also begun to appreciate the need for focusing on their health and medical care\u2014 which they may have ordinarily delayed or maybe even ignored altogether.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in maintaining your good eye health and clear vision <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><strong>contact an eye doctor near you<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/eyes-the-windows-to-your-health\/top-4-tips-to-relax-your-eyes\/\">Top 4 Tips to Relax your Eyes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h3><b>COVID-19 and eye health<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>In 2021, eye doctors noticed an increase in the amount of patients looking to correct their vision once and for all. The most sought after surgical procedures include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/optical\/laser-refractive-surgery\/\">refractive eye laser surgery (LASIK)<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/guide-to-cataracts\/cataract-surgery-what-to-expect\/\">cataract surgery<\/a>.<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Some eye surgeons have more than doubled their number of scheduled eye surgeries as a result of the ongoing pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>Away from usual distractions, and with more time to reexamine life priorities, many people seem to have discovered a truth about eye care and eye health. More specifically, that <strong>improved sight leads to an improved life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Market research studies have repeatedly shown that 80% of people that need glasses or contact lenses for clear vision, and would strongly consider refractive laser surgery if they fully understood the benefits. Though, for some reason, most people don\u2019t ask their eye doctors for information&#8230;until now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Over 95% of people are happy with the results of their eye surgery and state that they have an improved quality of life.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, evidence strongly suggests a positive correlation between cataract surgery and quality of life. When it comes to cataracts, one of the greatest fears of the older population is falling. With cataract surgery, not only does the patient experience a sense of freedom\u2014 from both eyeglasses and blurred vision\u2014 but also a reduction of anxiety.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/\">Guide to Eye Health<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have been thinking about your eye health, laser eye surgery or are concerned about your worsening cataracts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">visit your eye doctor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your improved sight can lead to an improved quality of life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Believe it or not, the coronavirus pandemic may have brought about a number of positive changes in many people\u2019s lives. 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