5 Facts to Know About Glaucoma
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, the perfect time to raise awareness of glaucoma and how it is detected and treated. Glaucoma accounts for 9 to 12% of all cases of blindness worldwide — and is a leading cause of total vision loss in the United States. About...
3 Reasons to Get an Eye Exam Before Buying a VR Headset
It’s no surprise that virtual reality (VR) headsets are at the top of many holiday wish lists. When you slip on that headset, it transports you to another world: standing at the top of a virtual mountain, flying in a hot air balloon, or battling monsters with a longsword. VR promises instant access to immersive worlds, interactive games, and even a way to learn new skills. But before you surprise your child (or spouse!) with a VR headset, there’s something significant you should check first — their eyes. Before you strap on that headset, it’s important to realize...
9 Student Behaviors That May Indicate A Misdiagnosed Vision Issue
Proper eye care in school-age children is invaluable to their overall health and well-being. Just look at the statistics: 1 in 5 American preschool-age children have an uncorrected vision issue. An estimated 10 million children under age 10 have vision problems....
5 Concerns Parents Voice About Their Student’s Vision
It’s back-to-school season! As a parent, you know that your child needs all of the tools and resources available to be successful in the classroom, on the athletic field, and at social events — as well as to maintain a positive self-image. Did you know...
Sunglasses 101: Everything You Need to Know to Find Your Favorite Pair
It’s summer, and sunglasses are the first accessory you reach for every day. Right!? If not, it’s time to start. Daily exposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays can lead to unwanted conditions as you grow older, including cataracts, macular...
How to Reduce Your Risk of Eye Injury
July is National Eye Injury Prevention Month. While about half of all eye injuries happen at work (2,000+ eye injuries a day occur at workplaces across the U.S.), you’re just as likely to injure your eyes at home. With that in mind, here’s how to reduce...
Do the Sun’s UV Rays Cause Cataracts?
June, July, and August are when the sun’s rays are most intense in the US. That’s why June 27 is National Sunglasses Day, reminding us about the importance of protecting your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays by wearing sunglasses every day,...
5 Eye Conditions You May Inherit from Dear Ole’ Dad
On the third Sunday each June, we celebrate Father’s Day to acknowledge Dads and the good things they do. Though the origins of Father’s Day are much different than those of Mother’s Day, the idea is the same: Extending gratitude for the role male...