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Mar

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

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Feb

February-Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness

7 Ways to Protect Your Eyes From Age-Related Macular Degeneration Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans over age 50, affecting about 2.1 million people nationwide. Early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to preventing vision loss. During February, Insight Eye Specialists  and the American Academy of Ophthalmology is educating the public about the facts

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Jan

January- Glaucoma Awareness

What Do Christie Brinkley and Bono Have in Common? Both supermodel Christie Brinkley and Bono, the lead singer of U2, were diagnosed with glaucoma during a routine eye exam. Both were also surprised by the diagnosis since they weren’t experiencing problems with their vision. That’s the sinister nature of glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide: People with

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Dec

December – Safe Toys and Celebrations

Here’s What Ophthalmologists are Buying for Their Kids This Holiday Season Insight Eye Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offer last-minute gift ideas that are easy on the eyes Layton, UT —  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,

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Nov

November – Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness

Here’s Why People With Diabetes Shouldn’t Skip Eye Appointments Insight Eye Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reiterate the importance of dilated eye exams in preventing vision loss Layton, UT — Things happen: appointments are forgotten, other health issues crop up, financial problems happen. But missing eye exams may be vision-threatening for patients with diabetes. Insight Eye Specialists joins

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Oct

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

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Sep

September – Healthy Aging

More Older Americans Will Suffer From Low Vision, Here’s How to Make Life Easier and Safer The number of older Americans with low vision is expected to double in the coming years, as more people live longer. Low vision describes poor vision that can’t be fixed or improved with glasses, contacts or surgery. People with low vision have blind spots

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Aug

August – Children’s Eye Health and Safety

Nearsightedness is a Public Health Crisis 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 of people in glasses. It means a lot of kids today are at risk of developing vision-threatening eye

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Jul

July – UV Safety Month

Buying Sunglasses? Read This First 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 the UV protection. Insight Eye Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology want you to know that selecting sunglasses that block

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Jun

June- Cataract Awareness & Firework Safety

Three Things Patients Should Know About Cataracts 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 in observing Cataract Awareness Month by sharing three things everyone should know about the condition and its treatment. As everyone grows older, the

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