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August – Children’s Eye Health and Safety
Ophthalmologists Anticipate a School Year Marked by Complaints of Eye Strain When COVID-19 first shut classrooms, we got a glimpse into different digital challenges. Among them, kids aren’t immune to developing tired, dry eyes from concentrating on laptops and tablets for extended periods of time. The discomfort drove some of them to their ophthalmologist, looking for relief. To prepare students and
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
June – Firework Eye Safety
Nation’s Ophthalmologists Issue New Advice This July 4th Every Fourth of July, families, friends, and communities come together throughout the country to view firework displays. And every year, we encourage the public to leave the fireworks to the professionals and go to a public display. At the same time, fireworks sales have spiked as much as 400 percent during the
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
Looks Like the Home Office is Here to Stay. Here’s How to Protect Your Eyes As home and office space merged during the pandemic, many people said they spent more time in front of screens and suffered because of it. They complained of eye strain, headaches, and dry eye, and worried that they might be doing permanent damage to
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
September is Healthy Aging Month
According to a national survey released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly two out of three American adults report having eye or vision problems. A significant percentage of them, however, fail to seek medical attention in the form of regular, sight-saving eye exams. In observance of Healthy Aging Month in September, we join the American Academy of Ophthalmology in
Glaucoma
Early Detection Critical to Treating Glaucoma Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide. It affects more than 3 million people in the United States—nearly half of whom are unaware they have the disease. During Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, we join the American Academy of Ophthalmology in reminding the public that early detection and treatment can help protect
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing serious eye diseases, yet most do not have sight-saving, annual eye exams, according to a large study. This is especially timely as we join the Academy in reiterating the importance of eye exams during the month of November, which is observed as Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Researchers at Wills Eye