With 2020 Nearly Gone, the Stats are in: The Flu had More Hospitalizations than Covid!
By Jerry McGlothlin
With all the talk about Covid, have you ever wondered if anyone gets the flu anymore?
Looking at the facts can be eye-opening when comparing Covid vs. Flu. In six months between October 1, 2019 and April 4, 2020 there were about 50 million cases of the flu with 500,000 hospitalizations, 50,000 deaths, and 10% of people hospitalized.
Let's compare this with Covid now that we’re 11 months into 2020, we have had a mere 100,000 hospitalizations and this is with the heavy political pressure to call virtually every illness or death Covid. That’s only 20% as many hospitalizations as from the flu, yet in half the time, so it’s closer to 10%.
What’s more, this year’s flu season were lower than usual for every region in the United States. I wonder why. Could it possibly be because many flu cases were diagnosed as Covid due to the extreme rewards offered to hospitals for subsidies for each Covid case???
Get this. There is no statistical difference in the number of children hospitalized for flu vs. Covid-19 and it only kills one in one thousand children, if that.
So, why all the fuss about a virus that is essentially a new version of a common cold?
Had no one made a big deal about Covid-19 and it just made its way through the population, people likely would have viewed it as another version of a cold of flu, people developing herd immunity, and our economy would still be intact.
Let’s drop the fear of dying of Covid and get on with life—but keep washing your hands. That’s always a good habit, especially if you have the habit of picking your nose.
Simplicity of Non-Religious, Non-Discriminatory Spirituality
Houston, TX, Dec. 4, 2020 — Spirituality is distinct from religion and does not discriminate. It cannot! says Ravi Kathuria.
To some, the term ‘spirituality’ sounds mystical or complex, Ravi says. “It’s my mission to share with the world, spirituality is stunningly simple and as natural as sleeping.”
It’s also wholly inclusive and accessible to everyone regardless of caste, creed, religious beliefs, age, status, gender or sexual identity. No judgments. No preconditions, he adds.
By quieting our minds — by tapping into the spirituality that is inextricably woven into our DNA — we have the ability within ourselves to experience profound bliss, explains Ravi Kathuria.
“Learn to quiet your mind is the simple message the ancient Indian sages gave mankind,” he says. “Their message was not religious. It was a scientific discovery about human nature that can raise the quality and experience of life.”
Ravi demystifies spirituality and distinguishes it from religion in his thought-provoking book, Happy Soul. Hungry Mind.: A Modern-Day Parable About Spirituality.
Not a “pedantic” book about archaic dogmas, Happy Soul. Hungry Mind. is an emotional and humorous, easy-to-read parable that shares a series of conversations between two old friends who enjoy spirited discussions about the human journey and life’s challenges.
This format allows Ravi to organically capture the pressures of modern life and reveal techniques for calming the mind. He weaves in Spiritual Truths that boggle the mind and demonstrates how spirituality and modern living can synergistically and practically coexist. It may be the remedy we need in this world of stress and anxiety.
Ravi answers questions people have pondered for ages. “I share a definition of God that can change the course of human history,” states Ravi. “It can make the world more peaceful.”
Written for the modern reader, Happy Soul. Hungry Mind. is free from religious doctrines and makes spirituality accessible to the world’s 7 billion inhabitants. Spirituality benefits the religious and the atheists equally. You do not have to change your beliefs to benefit from spirituality, says Ravi.
“This is not our grandfather’s religious spirituality,” Ravi adds. “This is modern, practical — and simple spirituality! It is time to awaken the world as it yearns for true spirituality.”
Author Ravi Kathuria has been drawn to spirituality ever since he was young. A business thought leader, management consultant and executive coach, he has been quoted by the likes of the Wall Street Journal, NPR and the PBS Nightly Business Report.
His first book, How Cohesive is your Company? presented a holistic, cohesive management method that received great praise from top executives and business professors.
In his second book, Happy Soul. Hungry Mind., Ravi uses his analytical and intuitive skills to solve the complexity and confusion of spirituality. Happy Soul. Hungry Mind. is a work of spiritual genius. Ravi lives in Sugar Land, a suburb of Houston, Texas.
For more information, visit www.HappySoulHungryMind.com, or connect with the author on Facebook: @HappySoulHungryMind; Instagram: happysoul.hungrymind; Twitter: @HappySoulHungry; and YouTube: Happy Soul. Hungry Mind.
Happy Soul. Hungry Mind: A Modern-Day Parable About Spirituality
TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2020 /CNW/ - The Ontario Medical Association has been named as one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for 2021, an honour that recognizes the organization's outstanding workplace practices.
The winners of the 2021 competition were announced in a special magazine published today in The Globe and Mail. The OMA is recognized for forward-thinking workplace policies, including:
Supporting employees who are new mothers with maternity leave top-up payments to 75 per cent of salary for 17 weeks and providing parental top-up for fathers and adoptive parents to 75 per cent of salary for eight weeks
Organizing activities for Mental Health Week and offering a psychologist benefit of up to $3,000
Having a management team made up of 61 per cent women
Encouraging ongoing career development with tuition subsidies for courses taken at outside institutions, career planning services and a variety of in-house and online training options.
"We asked a great deal of our 300 employees and that was significantly compounded since the COVID-19 pandemic began," said OMA CEO Allan O'Dette. "The OMA prides itself on supporting its members and we always strive to be hard on problems and soft on people."
Winners of the prestigious Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers competition — now in its 15th year— are evaluated on eight criteria: physical workspace; work atmosphere and social; health, financial and family benefits; vacation and time off; employee communications; performance management; training and skills development; and community involvement.
"It's been a challenging year, but we have taken many innovative steps to support our employees," said OMA Executive Director of People & Culture Sandy Zidaric. "After moving to remote work on very short notice, we created a virtual central repository for all COVID-19-related communications, information, policies and staff supports related to the pandemic and remote work. We also kept in touch through regular virtual staff events and town halls. The strong workplace culture and policies we already had in place were crucial to our successful operations during these extraordinary times."
The Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers competition is managed by Toronto-based publisher Mediacorp Canada Inc.
"We are very grateful for this recognition, but, even more importantly, we are grateful to our wonderful employees," added O'Dette. "The better the OMA serves it employees and its 43,000 physician members, the better we can serve the people of Ontario."
About the OMA
The Ontario Medical Association represents Ontario's 43,000-plus physicians, medical students and retired physicians, advocating for and supporting doctors while strengthening the leadership role of doctors in caring for patients. Our vision is to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontario's health-care system.
SOURCE Ontario Medical Association
BEST-SELLING glo EXPANDS RETAIL IN THE UNITED STATES
The only domestic patented, innovative anti-cellulite beauty device for at-home use launches to U.S. consumersNew York, NY, December 3, 2020 - glo, purveyor of the only domestic patented, innovative anti-cellulite beauty device glo910+, just launched in the United States at retailers including Olivella's, Macy's, and Verishop. A best-seller in Europe with proven clinical studies, glo started with the motivation to solve some of the biggest health and cosmetic problems affecting women such as cellulite or swollen legs. Spain based female co-founders, Ixone Elosegui and Miren Garcia-Chazarra along with a team of experts have created glo to help thousands of women fight off cellulite and weight loss. Co-founders, Elosegui and Garcia-Chazarra utilized a clinical study to evaluate efficacy, adequacy for home use and the slimming potential of the glo910+. A total of sixteen women of various age and skin types enrolled using the glo910+ five times weekly for a one-month duration. 100% of patients showed an overall average in thigh circumference reduction and 81.25% of patients observed weight loss proving the anti-cellulite device as a non-invasive and effective alternative treatment for slimming and body contouring. The glo910+ efficiently fights cellulite and localized fat and other associated health issues such as swelling, heavy legs, pain, poor circulation and more. This anti-cellulite massage device retails for $299 and includes four different treatment heads that cater to different types of skin and body issues. The Cellu-Detox head actively stimulates drainage and smooths watery cellulite which enhances the effect of creams being applied. The Body Brush head stimulates circulation, tones, exfoliates, smooths and revitalizes the skin. Using the Cellu-Active head reduces localized fat and stimulates blood circulation and muscle relaxation while the Soft-Massage head is ideal to treat the softest and most delicate parts of the body and is suitable for lymphatic drainage, leg discomfort, and foot reflexology. Each head is non-invasive, easy to use, and can be adjusted in intensity to the consumer's liking. To enhance results this device can be used with the Oil910 Body Sculptor, the exclusive formula with a powerful natural essential oils and fat-burning biotechnological ingredients to smooth the skin and sculpt the body will enhance results. The glo910+ is available direct to consumer at https://www.glo.international and at retailers including Olivella's, Macy's and Verishop. glo also offers additional products such as the glo Cool Legs dedicated to contouring and enhancing skin tone while dissolving aches, pains and fatigue. glo prices range from $24 - $299. Additional launches for 2021 include wellness teas, supplements, and more. Link to Assets + Clinical Studies
Older Women and Minorities areIntegral to Healing Divided Country
New York, NY, December 3, 2020 — Now that America has voted in Joe Biden, who will be the oldest president ever in the U.S., and Kamala Harris, who will be the first woman—and of color—as vice president, what message is Biden’s team sending by nominating 74-year-old Janet Yellin for U.S. treasury secretary and 68-year-old Linda Thomas-Greenfield as Ambassador to the United Nations? With a clear stand on age and gender, Erica Baird and Karen E. Wagner, two successful lawyers (now retired) and cofounders of Lustre.net, an online community aimed at redefining the stereotypes of retirement for modern career women, share six tips each for Biden and Harris as they further shape their cabinet for the country:
For President-Elect Biden: 1. Deploy the advantages of your age. You have many decades of political and personal experience that allow you to think big. 2. Listen to our cohort when an issue affects people 65 and over. 3. Listen to our cohort when an issue affects people 65 and under. 4. Apply your problem-solving skills to give the people what they need. Most Americans, whoever they voted for, want the same things: an end to COVID, a good job, an excellent education for their children, a secure home and three meals a day, not necessarily in that order. 5. Use your gentle diplomatic approach to bring us together. Older people remember a “United States,” and our hope is that our country can still be a nation undivided. 6. Call on older women. We shouldn’t be dismissed. We’re an untapped demographic with huge intellectual and buying power that we typically don’t flaunt. We are here to enhance.
For Vice President-Elect Harris: 1. Diversity brings strength. Remember that diversity includes age. 2. Pay heed to those politicians who learned to be effective by listening to their adversaries. 3. Keep employing style to convey how a woman exercises power. 4. Channel the power of women to bring about a stronger America. 5. Break the stereotype that assertive women are “bitchy.” 6. Encourage Biden to bring younger and older Americans together to serve the country.
Lustre.net is an online forum founded by Erica Baird and Karen Wagner, two New York City retired attorneys. Together, Baird and Wagner are on a mission to redefine retirement for modern career women by confronting outdated concepts, defying stereotypes and raising our collective voices to ensure that retirement for all of us is shaped by women, for women. Baird and Wagner want women to “tap into our experiences and passions, forge new identities and find new purpose—and pass on what we know to the next generation.”
Post-Traumatic Thriving Explores Powerful Ways to Heal After Heartbreak
Los Angeles, CA, December 3, 2020 — Just when everything seems to be going right — our jobs are stable, our children are succeeding, and the stars seem to be aligning in our favor — the floor drops out. Stunned and unable to make the simplest decisions, we shut down completely. In that moment, it’s nearly impossible to imagine things ever being “normal” again. What just happened?
“It is trauma, in all of its forms. It slaps us right in the face, and hard,” says world-renown expert on disasters and trauma Dr. Randall Bell. “When trauma hits, the most critical decision we make is to choose whether to be a victim, aggressor, survivor or thriver.”
In his new book, Post-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science, & Stories of Resilience, Dr. Bell interweaves science and academic research with stories of people who have not just survived, but have used their trauma as their fuel to thrive. Dr. Bell sits down with survivors of the Holocaust; murder-victim’s families; crime victims; suicide survivors; and those who’ve experienced homelessness, disasters, addictions, depression, death, divorce, disabilities, defeats and disease to explore the rare mindset of the post-traumatic thriver.
Through this unprecedented research, Dr. Bell shares with readers stories of remarkable resilience, including the following:
• A deaf man with a glass eye invented the electric guitar and became a household name, remarkably wealthy and most importantly, happy.
• A convicted murderer took responsibility for the damage he caused, graduated with honors from college, became a minister and turned around the hearts of the most hardened criminals.
• A girl born with cerebral palsy landed the world’s first starring role on national television and spoke at the White House three times.
• A woman hid in a basement for years and lost her entire family in the Holocaust. She eventually found true love and paints stunning artwork.
• The sister of a murder victim helped millions of women in toxic domestic relationships.
• A woman’s car crash resulted in an addiction to prescription drugs, a divorce, a loss of her children and a cot in a homeless shelter. She has rebuilt it all back and more.
• A man set to go to the Olympics had his hopes dashed by Jimmy Carter and went on to build a worldwide business empire.
Ultimately, Dr. Bell documents the science of happiness, as well as the individual styles and common thread that all post-traumatic thrivers have to emerge with a fulfilling life. When trauma hits, your most significant decision will be to dive, survive or thrive. If you choose to thrive, this book is for you.
As an economist, Dr. Randall Bell has consulted on more disasters on earth than anyone in history and is widely considered the world’s top authority in the field of post-traumatic thriving. His clients include the Federal Government, State Governments, International Tribunals, major corporations and homeowners. Dr. Bell believes that “the problem is not the problem — the problem is how we react to the problem.”
Often called the “Master of Disaster,” Dr. Bell is squarely focused on authentic recovery and resilience. His research has been profiled on major television shows and featured in numerous magazines and the international media. More information can be found at www.posttraumaticthriving.com.
Post-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science, & Stories of Resilience
Philadelphia, PA, Dec. 3, 2020 — Emerging from 2020 is like coming out of a bad relationship. We all need to learn how to love life again.
From award-winning global diversity and inclusion strategist, international inspirational speaker and unstoppable optimist Kimberly S. Reed comes the encouragement and the tools to launch the new beginning we all need: Optimists Always Win!: Unlocking the Power to Reach Life’s C-Suite.
“Difficulties and struggles are unavoidable in life, but a person has complete control over one’s personal response to the situation,” Reed says. “This book offers readers a plan for responding with optimism for both the challenges and blessings that come their way.”
Optimists Always Win! isn’t another collection of platitudes and motivational mumbo jumbo. Reed’s book digs deep into her most powerful principles and life knockouts (LKOs) and walks readers throughan actionable process for building resilience and choosing optimism over anger.
Reed uses her own experiences, including her heroic battle with her mother’s terminal illness and sudden loss as well as her own subsequent battle with cancer, to show readers that it’s possible to rise above pessimism and hopelessness when faced with hardship.
Relying heavily on her faith in God and the optimism that she learned to cultivate, Reed teaches readers 10 “discouragement eliminators,” which helped her succeed not just in her fight against cancer but as she lives each day as her best self.
Reed’s inspirational messages touch on every aspect of life, to help readers grow in their faith, remove self-placed stumbling blocks and adopt the optimistic attitude needed for reaching the C-suite of life.
All book royalties are being donated to the American Cancer Society AstraZeneca Hope Lodge in Philadelphia and to a premier Academic Research Institution for Integrated Breast Cancer Fund and Patient Care.
Author Kimberly S. Reed, MEd, CDP, is an award-winning diversity, equality and inclusion expert, international speaker and corporate trainer. As founder of the Reed Development Group, LLC, she has developed a distinguished reputation as having one of the most distinct and powerful voices on the lecture circuit, engaging audiences on topics ranging from diversity and inclusion and talent innovation, organizational leadership, intrapreneurship, entrepreneurial leadership, and personal and professional development. Reed earned a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations and Public Administration from Westchester University; a certification in Global Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Management, from Fox School of Business; a Masters of Education, Adult Organizational Development and Public Policy; and certifications in Training and Development and Communication and Conflict from Temple University. She has also been a senior partner and advisor for one of the world’s leading CEO branding companies, The Ascendant Group.
Optimists Always Win!: Unlocking the Power to Reach Life’s C-Suite
Certified Trainer/Pilates Instructor IlanaMilstein, Mom and CEO of No Xcuses Training on tips for working out at home:
Do not let your inability to go to the gym derail you from working out. Today, living through the pandemic, working out in your own home is the newest, latest and the best trend. No, you do not need to buy any fancy equipment:anyone can get a highly efficient and effective workout within the confines of your own home. Whether you are a cardio queen, a strength training maven, or prefer more restorative exercises like yoga or pilates, there is a lot you can do. Below are a few quick and easy workouts for you to do using just your own body weight. For the cardio lover: Do the following circuit 3 - 4 times with a 30 second rest in the middle 1. Running in place 30 seconds 2. 20 jump squats 3. 50 jumping jacks 4. 25 mountain climbers For the strength and tone buff: Do the following circuit 3-4 times with 30 second rest between each set 1. 15 pushups 2. 30 second plank 3. 15 lunges on each side with a pause at the bottom 4. 20 squats For the yogi/pilates guru: Do the following circuit 3-4 times with minimal to no rest 1. flow from plank to downward dog 3 times 2. on all 4s extend the opposite arm and leg 10x on each side 3. 10 bridges (on back lifting hips up and down taking time to stretch at the top of each rep) My personal favorite way of moving without equipment is going for a walk or a jog as you get both the benefits of movement and being outside in nature, which does wonders for your mental health as well. Additionally, if you do miss a class-type environment, there are thousands of fitness instructors who have taken their classes onto zoom. While actual people are not in your living room, one can feel motivated by the people on the screen doing the workout with you. In a nutshell, movement can be done anywhere. We are not limited by the pandemic.
More about Ilana: Ilana builds workout plans that target all body types and ages, and with background as a trainer dealing with injuries, she specializes in providing modifications or addressing pain/body issues.
For more information on Ilana Milstein, please visit www.noexcuses.nyc and for press inquiries please contact Kat at CEO@do-tellpr.com or call 3054905911
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Better Than Milk® Organic Beverage Makes National Debut
“Better For Your Body and Better For The Environment”
Rochelle Park, NJ -December 2020 – Better Than Milk® Organic Beverage makes its national debut just in time for Holiday and New Year. Better Than Milk, a trusted, plant-based milk alternative brand is made with only simple, high quality clean ingredients and is environmentally consciously packaged.
Made from spring water sourced 450 meters above sea level in the Lessini Mountains of Northern Italy, Better Than Milk offers a delicious and creamy tasting organic dairy-free milk alternative. All five flavors which include Unsweetened Almond Drink, Almond Drink, Unsweetened Oat Drink, Unsweetened Rice + Calcium Drink, and Rice Hazelnut Drink are all USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Vegan, Plant-based, and Kosher Parve. The entire line is free from Gluten, Dairy, Lactose, Soy, Sulfites, Carrageenan and Artificial Flavors. They are also environmentally friendly, packaged in recyclable cartons that are aseptic and responsibly sourced with plastic bio caps made of renewable sugar cane rather than petroleum.
“We care about our consumers and we care about the earth”, says Lonnie Williard, Vice President of Marketing at Panos Brands, parent company of the Better Than Milk brand. “Our organic drinks are responsibly sourced and with recyclable packaging, so we proudly bring welcomed relevance to shelf stable milk alternatives, as even our caps our made from renewable sources."
Better than Milk Organic drinks are great for anyone who chooses non-dairy milk whether for health, planetary or lifestyle reasons! Shelf stable, and with no carrageenan or soy, Better Than Milk is great for spontaneous bakers, committed hikers, early risers and late night ‘cookies and milk’ guzzlers.
Additionally, from now until December 14th, Better Than Milk has teamed up with MI-DEL® Brand Cookies to launch “The Great Milk & Cookie Exchange” to give back the Community Foodbank of New Jersey @cfbnj. Better Than Milk will match your online purchase of Better Than Milk or MI-DEL with a donation to @cfbnj.
Available in 1 Liter cartons at a suggested retail price of $3.99, it can be found at specialty/natural and grocery retailers nationwide suchasJewel-OSCO, Erewhon Market, Woodman’s Fresh Market, Buehler's Fresh Foods, Pete's Fresh Market, and on Amazon. For recipes, more information , purchase on line and find a local store near you go to www.drinkbetterthanmilk.com
Better Than Milk® Deliciously creamy and tasty plant-based beverages, these shelf stable, organic liquid drinks start with the simplest ingredients and combine them with Italian spring water that originates high up in the Lessini Mountains in Northern Italy. Our Better Than Milk beverages are Organic, Non-GMO verified, Vegan, Kosher and do not contain dairy, lactose, gluten, carrageenan, soy, artificial flavors, sulfites and cholesterol. Also, we care a lot about the environment, so our alt-milk beverages are made in a state of the art, environmentally conscious facility, our cartons are FSC certified, and the plastic caps are bio-based made from sugarcane (not petroleum)!
PANOS brands®, is a consumer products foods company that manages a unique portfolio of shelf stable and perishable specialty food and beverage brands across multiple categories and channels. "P.A.N.O.S." is an acronym that precisely defines the company’s mission to offer Premium, Authentic, Natural, Organic, and Specialty foods throughout the U.S and Canada. True to its namesake - the ancient Greek word for torch - we like to think of our brands as a beacon for consumers who are increasingly demanding a wide spectrum of specialty foods.
Our collection of brands speaks directly to sustained trends in categories such as organic, ethnic, vegetarian and restricted-diet, and gourmet foods. Upon visiting our web site, you will see Andrew & Everett rBGH-BST Hormone Free cheeses, KA-ME, our comprehensive line of authentic Asian food products, Walden Farms calorie-free specialties, Sesmark wholesome crackers, MI-DEL cookies and Allergen Safe pie crusts, and Amore Italian cooking pastes, ready-to-eat pouched vegetables and Organic legumes. You’ll also find specialty brands such as, Chatfield’s premium and Allergen Safe baking products, and new, Better Than Milk vegan dairy free plant-based drinks!
Many Canadians believe COVID lifestyle changes are affecting their eyes
- Two-thirds of Canadians say they're spending more time looking at screens during the pandemic, which can contribute to vision problems –
TORONTO, Dec. 3, 2020 /CNW/ - COVID-19 has impacted the way we work, learn and socialize, with more Canadians than ever seeking connection and entertainment online. According to a new survey commissioned by Alcon Canada, two-thirds of Canadians requiring vision correction (66 per cent) are spending more time on computer, tablet or phone screens than they did before the pandemic, and nearly one-third (31 per cent) feel their eyesight has gotten worse.
The study of 1,000 Canadians requiring vision correction, conducted by research firm Leger, showed that 34 per cent of Canadians requiring vision correction say their eyes feel more tired during the pandemic than they did before, which is a possible sign of digital eyestrain, a condition caused by spending too much time in front of screens. A study found the effects of long-term computer use on the eyes suggest that digital eyestrain is a form of evaporative dry eye. As a result, tears evaporate on the surface of the eye and can cause them to feel dry, tired or irritated. Despite this:
One-third (34 per cent) say they've delayed getting new contact lenses while another third (33 per cent) say they've delayed getting new glasses, which can further contribute toward worsening vision
Nearly 40 per cent say they're uncomfortable with the idea of visiting their eye care professional during the pandemic
One-quarter (28 per cent) say they're actively experiencing symptoms of dry eye
"While it's tempting to turn to streaming services and e-books for entertainment after long days of working and learning on screens, I'm seeing patients in my clinic who are suffering from sore, tired eyes as a result, which could be a sign of dry eye caused by digital eyestrain," says Dr. Shawn Moore, optometrist at Orillia Optometry. "Conditions like dry eye can also present as blurry vision, so if you're experiencing changes in your eyesight, patients still need to prioritize seeing an optometrist at this time to re-assess their vision care needs. Your eye doctor might recommend using an eye drop with lipids, like SYSTANE® COMPLETE, or switching to a daily disposable contact lens featuring water gradient technology, like DAILIES TOTAL1®."
In addition to dry eye and worsening vision, the survey showed that Canadians are frustrated with the inconvenience and nuisance of foggy glasses caused by wearing a mask and glasses together while running errands. Three-quarters of Canadians who wear glasses say their glasses fog up when wearing masks; 35 per cent say they adjust their glasses more when wearing them with masks; and more than half of Canadians (51 per cent) requiring vision correction wear contact lenses when going outside.
Experiencing changes with your vision during COVID-19? The following steps could help:
Give your eyes a rest. When looking at screens, follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look 20 feet away to fight digital eyestrain.
Find the right eye drop. While dry eye is often a chronic condition that can't be cured, the right eye drop can provide comfort and help improve symptoms. Lipids found in a drop like SYSTANE® Complete restore the outer layer of the tear film, which helps prevent the tear evaporation often seen with digital eyestrain.
Consider a daily disposable contact lens. If your blurry vision is caused by a changing prescription and not dry eye, consider a daily disposable lens when updating your prescription, which eliminates the need for cleaning and storing your lenses. For those seeking exceptional comfort and additional hydration, DAILIES TOTAL1® features the world's first and only water-gradient lens technology, which creates a cushion of moisture on the eye that is so comfortable, it feels like you're wearing nothing at all.
Reassess your set up. Place your screen at an arm's length away from you and adjust screen brightness to your surroundings, eliminating any harsh lighting near your workspace.
Visit your optometrist. Recognizing the increase in screen time during the pandemic, now is not the time to neglect your eye health. Regular eye exams are critical to ensuring your vision health, and only an eye care professional can diagnose a condition like dry eye or prescribe the right vision corrective device. Eye care professionals across Canada have put in place a number of COVID-19 safety precautions to help protect you while in their clinics. Many offer virtual appointments where appropriate and can provide direct shipping for products like contact lenses and eye drops.
Study Methodology An online survey of 1,000 Canadians who wear corrective eye wear was completed between September 22 and September 27, 2020, using Leger's online panel. For comparative purposes, a probability sample of 1000 respondents would have a margin of error of ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20.
About Alcon Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning more than seven decades, Alcon offers the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people's lives. Alcon's Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. More than 20,000 Alcon associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with eye care professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care. For more information, visit www.alcon.ca.
