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December-Safe Toys and Celebrations
Here’s What Ophthalmologists are Buying for Their Kids This Holiday Season Ophthalmologists have long cautioned against purchasing toys that pose a danger to children’s eyes. This year we’re adding digital devices to our usual list of BB guns, Nerf guns, and slingshots. That’s because evidence is mounting that too much screen time and not enough time outside may be behind
October – Halloween Eye Safety
Scare Up the Fun, Not the Scary Eye Infections this Halloween If your Halloween plans include scary eyes, beware of costume contact lenses labeled “one size fits all” or “no need to see an eye doctor.” Costume lenses must be prescribed and fitted by an eye care professional, just like regular contact lenses. Otherwise, you may be haunted by an
September – Healthy Aging
More Older Americans Will Suffer From Low Vision, Here’s How to Make Life Easier and Safer Insight Eye Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offer tips to help people with low vision retain their independence The number of older Americans with low vision is expected to double in the coming years, as more people live longer. Low vision describes
August- Children’s Eye Health and Safety
Nearsightedness is a Public Health Crisis Insight Eye Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology educate public on increasing incidence of myopia among children Nearsightedness has risen dramatically over the last 50 years. If nothing is done to help slow the increase, half the world’s population may be nearsighted by the year 2050. That means much more than a lot
July – UV Safety Month
Buying Sunglasses? Read This First Insight Eye Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology on what consumers need to know about UV protection for the eyes Not all sunglasses are created equal. While the choices are endless, there’s only one thing that tops all sunglass considerations and it has nothing to do with price or brand names. It’s all about
June – Fireworks Eye Safety & Cataract Awareness
What You Don’t Know About Fireworks Can Cost You Your Sight Fireworks injure thousands every year, mostly children and bystanders Every year, people suffer serious eye injuries from backyard fireworks displays. Most of the victims are children and bystanders located nowhere near the pyrotechnics. As Independence Day nears, Insight Eye Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology is working to dispel the myths
June- Fireworks Eye Safety & Cataract Awareness
Three Things Patients Should Know About Cataracts Insight Eye Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share facts about the eye condition and the surgery used to treat it – Approximately 25 million Americans have cataracts, which causes cloudy, blurry or dim vision and often develops with advancing age. This June, Insight Eye Specialists joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology
May – Healthy Vision Month
The Health Exam You Didn’t Know You Needed If you’re like most Americans surveyed in a recent Harris Poll, you probably thought you would notice a change in your vision if you had an eye disease. The fact is some of the leading causes of blindness—such as glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy—can begin without any symptoms. That’s why Insight Eye Specialists and the American Academy of
April – Sports Eye Safety
Parents: Here are 5 Steps to Protect Your Young Athletes’ Eyes Nearly 30,000 people suffer sports-related eye injuries every year. An astounding 90 percent of these ER visits could have been avoided if the athlete wore protective eyewear. Even the most low intensity sports activities pose some risk for eye injuries. From basketball to racquetball, from youth leagues to the
March- Workplace Eye Wellness & Eye Donor Awareness
Protect Your Eyes From Too Much Screen Time The average office worker spends 1,700 hours per year in front of a computer screen. And that doesn’t include our addiction to phones and other digital devices. All this screen time has led to an increase in complaints of eye strain, dry eye, headaches and insomnia. During Workplace Eye Wellness Month in March, Insight Eye Specialists and