Understanding Concussions
Concussions are frequently reported in the news and we hope to bring awareness to parents and athletes about its impact on health and function. A concussion is defined as when there is a rapid acceleration or deceleration of the head that results either from a direct...
Back To School
Paying Heed to the Certain in an Environment of Uncertainty It’s hard for some of us to believe, but it’s almost back-to-school time again. There’s nothing normal about it, though. In fact, it’s impossible to pinpoint exactly what back-to-school is going to look like...
How The Pandemic Changed Us
The month of April took our country to places none of us could have anticipated. Collectively, we’ve witnessed trials we might have dismissed at one time with “that could never happen”—yet these things have happened, and we continue on, knowing well that more unknowns...
Want Relief from Eye Allergies? Here’s What You Need to Know
(BPT) - Spring is finally here, and while we say hello to lush green grass, flowers in bloom and leaves on trees, for many it means the start of seasonal allergies. With nearly 66 million (1 in 5) Americans suffering from eye allergies and struggling with how to get...
Unplanned Life Changes
SEE FULL ARTICLE STRICTLY BUSINESS ARTICLE Change is never easy. Even when positive change occurs, it may still force us to say goodbye to a former time and way of life. Unwanted and unplanned changes can bring an even greater sense of loss as they pull us away from...
Beyond Vision LNK Opens First Direct Pay Eye Care Center in Nebraska
Beyond Vision LNK (www.beyondvisionlnk.com) recently opened the first direct-pay eye care model in Nebraska. Dr. Ericksen offers 60-minute exams to ensure complete comprehensive care with a tenured optometrist. The benefits of direct pay allow flexibility in eye...
School performance, grades and self-esteem
Hard to imagine that the school year at the midway point. Your kids have been doing a great job working on projects, learning new material, doing homework every night before bed. You, the parent, have been doing a great job waking up early, making breakfast, filling...
Eye Care Middle Man
In our fast track society today, there is a BIG push to cut out “the middle man.” Who is this person in the middle? Why does our society think the worker in “the middle” has no value? As a middle child growing up, I know first hand the challenges of proving your...
How We All Age
I know I am not getting any younger, and some days I just need to hit the brakes and look at the view. When I need to re-center and ground myself in my values of life, I LOVE to visit my grandparents who are 100 and 96 years young. They are the roots of...
Pumpkin Picking For Your Eye Health
Did you know pumpkins are rated the #20 superfood for health?