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The Blinding Truth About Fireworks

June 25, 2018

From the bright glow of sparklers to the thrill of bottle rockets and Roman candles, fireworks are a July tradition. Unfortunately, so are firework-related eye injuries.

Seeing Your Way to Eye Donation

April 24, 2018

Did you know that the eyes are also an organ and can be donated to restore sight to people with corneal blindness?

February is AMD Awareness Month

February 09, 2018

If you haven’t already heard of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), chances are that you will, since it might one day affect you or someone in your family.

Kids’ Toys and Eye Safety: Making a List, Checking it Twice

December 13, 2017

In the chaos and rush of holiday shopping for kids’ toys, eye safety isn’t always top of mind. But Prevent Blindness America has declared December as Safe Toys and Gift Awareness Month for good reason.

The Eclipse is Coming! Here’s What You Need to Know

August 15, 2017

As the excitement builds and the entire country counts down to the total eclipse of the sun on August 21, ophthalmologists, planetariums, astronomical societies, and the media are all doing their best to get the word out about why and how you need to protect your eyes.

Preventing Diabetic Eye Disease

November 28, 2016

Did you know that all people with diabetes are at risk for vision loss and blindness from diabetic eye disease? African Americans, American Indians and Alaska Natives, Hispanics/Latinos, and older adults with diabetes are especially at risk.

Blinded By a Flash? No, But Other Hazards Exist for Kids' Eyes

August 24, 2015

Every now and then, we hear a false alarm about children’s eye safety. It happened recently in China, when a major newspaper claimed a three-month-old infant had been blinded by a flashbulb.

Clean Your Contacts

November 14, 2014

IF you don't, it could cost you your vision.

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