With the eclipse officially behind us, it’s clear for all the rest of us to see who exactly was paying attention when every news outlet, healthcare professional, friend, family member, etc. from around the country warned against staring directly into the sun during this years solar eclipse. Though thankfully reports of optical injuries related to… Read More >

According to the most recent meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), new research indicates that exercise or other physical activity can reduce a person’s risk of contracting various optical conditions, like glaucoma. The study performed by the University of California reported as much as a 73 percent decline in the risk of developing… Read More >

It’s no secret that not everyone has perfect 20/20 vision, but it may surprise some to find out that as many as one in every ten people wear corrective or contact lenses. This may seem like no big deal to most, but the fact is that it puts those select few at risk for a… Read More >

Our eyes are a part of us that we use every day. We watch our loved ones grow and we can see times changing slowly over the course of our lives. Good or bad, our eyes are with us to help us learn and understand new things, and while we navigate that information our eyes… Read More >

With August being back to school month for children everywhere, it is important to make sure their visual health is up to par with all the other required medical tests and immunizations before school starts again. Since an estimated 80% of all classroom learning is through visual mediums, making sure your child’s eyesight is healthy,… Read More >

The great outdoors are called that for a reason. With tons of fun activities available during the hot summer months for families and people of all ages, it’s so incredibly important to be aware of the risks involved. Hiking, rafting, shopping, and enjoying the beach are all just a few of the things that are… Read More >

Fireworks have been a traditional part of Independence Day celebrations for years, injuring generations of Americans. As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding everyone that fireworks are incendiary devices that can cause devastating eye injuries.  In the most severe cases, fireworks can rupture the globe of the eye,… Read More >

To ensure healthy vision at every stage of life, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is urging patients to have a dilated eye exam as a part of addressing health care after age 40.  Having a baseline eye exam at 40 gives your eye doctor a good look at the status of your vision as you… Read More >

More than 90% of sports eye injuries can be prevented by simply wearing the correct protective eyewear. The American Academy of Ophthalmology wants everyone who plays sports to consider wearing protective eyewear to protect their vision. During April Sports Eye Safety Month, it’s important to understand that most sports-related eye injuries are avoidable when an… Read More >

Each day, more than 2,000 American workers suffer on the job eye injuries and each year, more than 25,000 Americans wind up in the emergency room due to a workplace eye injury. According to Prevent Blindness America, close to one million people in America have lost at least partial sight, due to an injury that… Read More >