Tag: Health & Wellness

It’s important to have your eyes checked by a professional on a regular basis to monitor eye health. Catching problems early helps preserve as much vision as possible. But because there are several different kinds of vision specialists, it can be hard to know who to see. Will you be best served by an ophthalmologist… Continue Reading More Than Just “Eye Doctors”: Know the Right Vision Specialist for Your Needs

As we age, it’s important to take steps to keep ourselves safe and healthy while recognizing that physical changes or environmental conditions can put us at higher risk for falls. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and even death in Wisconsin. Continue Reading Stepping On Teaches You the Skills to Stay on Your Feet

The holiday season is nearly here, and while it may bring up happy memories of years past, it can also stir up tough emotions for some people, like stress, grief, isolation and depression. Physical barriers to leaving one’s home during the winter, including bad weather, can amplify feelings of isolation and loneliness. It is important… Continue Reading Protecting Your Emotional Health During the Holiday Season

As we age, our bodies go through natural changes. Those changes happen throughout our entire body, including our eyes and our vision. September is Healthy Aging Month, designated by the National Institute of Health as a time to be proactive in staying safe, independent and happy as you age. Your vision plays a big role… Continue Reading Keep Your Vision Healthy During Healthy Aging Month

This week, we’re rerunning an article we first published in 2022 about the importance of getting regular eye exams, both to monitor your vision and eye health and for their value in detecting other health problems. Please note that Dr. Harrier is now with UW Health rather than Isthmus Eye Care. You’ve probably heard the… Continue Reading Windows to More Than the Soul: The Importance of Routine Eye Exams