If you’ve wandered along the gritty stretch of Canal Street where the LES meets Chinatown, you’ve probably passed right by a storefront that feels like a glitch in the matrix. Nestled among cell phone kiosks and dollar stores is New Hi-Tech Corp, a longstanding electronics repair shop at 47 Canal Street (founded in 1983) whose hypnotic display window turns more heads than any shiny gadget inside ever could.
In today’s world, screen time is inevitable. Whether it’s working on a computer, scrolling through your smartphone, or enjoying your favorite TV shows, most of us spend hours in front of digital screens. Unfortunately, all this screen time can take a toll on our eyes. Eye strain, dryness, headaches, and blurred vision are common symptoms of what’s often referred to as digital eye strain or computer vision syndrome. Fortunately, there are several ways to protect your eyes and minimize the damage caused by prolonged screen exposure. Here are six effective, screen-safe tips to help keep your eyes healthier. Continue reading Protect Your Vision: 6 Screen-Safe Tips for Healthier Eyes→
Our exposure to screens — from smartphones to computers — has dramatically increased, leading to rising concerns about the effects of blue light on our eyes. Blue light, a high-energy visible light emitted from digital devices, can penetrate deep into the eyes, potentially causing digital eye strain and disrupting sleep patterns. While the long-term effects of blue light exposure are still under study, it’s essential to be proactive in protecting our vision. In this blog, we’ll explore how blue light affects your eyes and share practical tips to minimize its impact on your visual health. Continue reading How Blue Light Affects Your Eyes and What to Do About It→
Medicare is a United States government-run health insurance program that covers individuals older than 65 and those younger but with various impairments or end-stage renal disease. It includes three distinct parts that help cover particular healthcare services. Continue reading Does Medicare Cover Vision Care and Eyeglasses?→
In Montez Singing (1989), the cartoonish eyes and meandering nose from Picasso’s Straw Hat with Blue Leaves (1936), along with a pair of stylized lips, attach themselves to the edges of the painting, so that it becomes a face peering in on itself. At the right of the canvas, mitered corners suggest a frame that dissolves on the left, while wispy strokes at the sides might read as hair and the circles below as breasts.
