Vision
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Six Things You Should Do To Protect Your Eyes
Apr 25, 2017One of the most important things you can do to maintain your quality of life is to protect those precious orbs with professional care and simple, every-day habits. ... Read more
Can Your Eyes Get a Sunburn?
Mar 13, 2017Did you know that without UV-ray-blocking sunglasses, your eyes can also suffer sunburns? ... Read more
Do You Have a Loved One Living with Vision Loss? Here’s How to Help.
Feb 13, 2017Americans already live with “low vision,” meaning they have trouble seeing even with their glasses or contacts. ... Read more
Paper Towel to Clean Your Glasses? No!
Feb 06, 2017There is definitely a right way and a wrong way to clean your glasses.... Read more
Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight
Jan 11, 2017January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Since awareness is the first step toward prevention, here’s what you need to know about preventing and monitoring this blinding disease—actually, a group of diseases that damage the optic nerve. ... Read more
Preventing Diabetic Eye Disease
Nov 28, 2016Did 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. ... Read more
Interacting With the Visually Impaired
Nov 11, 2016What’s the proper etiquette for meeting someone who is visually impaired?... Read more
Halloween Contact Lenses: Scarier than They Look!
Oct 20, 2016Halloween is a spooky time of year, and people go to great lengths to perfect their costumes. However, when it comes disguising your eyes with “fashion,” or “cosmetic” contact lenses the results can be downright scary. ... Read more
Don't Rub Your Eyes
Sep 22, 2016Who knew that rubbing your eyes is one of the worst things you can do to those precious orbs? Here’s why. ... Read more
Vision Changes as We Age: What’s Normal, What’s Not?
Sep 09, 2016September is “Healthy Eye Aging Month" — a good time to think about your vision, now and in the future.... Read more
Kids’ Vision and Learning
Aug 26, 2016Vision problems affect 5.3 million elementary school age children nationwide (over 20%). ... Read more
Who are the Professionals Who Care for Your Eyes?
Aug 11, 2016Do you know the differences between opticians, optometrists, and ophthalmologists? ... Read more
Home, Dangerous Home?
Jul 21, 2016Most of us think of home as a place to relax and put our feet up—a safe and comfortable cocoon where the thought of a potential eye injury may never even cross our minds. ... Read more
Sparklers Dazzle Your Eyes, Don't Let Them Burn!
Jul 01, 2016Every year thousands of people end up in the emergency room because of fireworks. Don't be one of them. ... Read more
Floaters & Flashes: Cause for Concern?
Jun 21, 2016Have you ever looked up at a bright blue sky, or stared at a plain background and noticed little “floaters” dancing around your field of vision? ... Read more
My Child has Pink Eye! Should I Call a Doctor?
Jun 08, 2016Pink eye is when one or both eyes look pink or red and may have a discharge. They may burn or itch or just feel really irritated. Sometimes the affected eye’s lashes get “crusty.” ... Read more
Healthy Vision: It Takes More Than Carrots
May 25, 2016Nutrition-wise, it takes more than carrots to contribute to healthy eyes... Read more
Sunglasses for Everyone
May 11, 2016It's time to pick out the perfect shades. How to do it. ... Read more
Avoid Computer Vision Syndrome
Apr 19, 2016Computers are a part of our everyday life. That can mean big problems for our eyes. ... Read more
Contact Lens Wearers: Stay in Contact with your Eye Care Professional
Apr 08, 2016Like regular eyeglasses, contact lenses can correct near or farsightedness and astigmatism, but, unlike regular glasses, they are actually medical devices that sit directly on your eye. ... Read more
Eye Donor Month
Mar 22, 2016National Eye Donor Month promotes eye donation awareness and celebrates the lives of eye donors and corneal recipients. ... Read more
Is Your Eye Health Going Up in Smoke?
Mar 03, 2016When smoke gets in your eyes it can do serious damage. ... Read more