April is Sports Eye Safety Month

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April is Sports Eye Safety Month

April is Sports Eye Safety Month, initiated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) to raise awareness about preventing sports-related eye injuries. Every year, nearly 30,000 sports-related eye injuries are… read more

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March is Save Your Vision Month

Every March, “Save Your Vision Month” raises awareness about the importance of good eye care. The American Optometric Association (AOA) is the driving force behind this annual wellness observance, primarily… read more

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Information About Diabetic Eyecare

According to the National Eye Institute, diabetic retinopathy can cause vision loss and blindness in people with diabetes. If you have Diabetes, it is essential that you schedule a comprehensive… read more

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Tips to Manage Spring Eye Allergies

Spring is a season that symbolizes new beginnings. After enduring the cold and harsh winter months, we can finally look forward to the blooming of flowers and spending more time… read more

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Highlighting Women’s Eye Health

March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions that women have made throughout history in various fields such as medicine, culture, and society. It’s… read more

March: workplace eye wellness month

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Safety Tips for Workplace Eye Wellness Month

According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 2,000 eye injuries occur daily on the job. Most would think that eye injuries only happen in construction or… read more

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How Can Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Help to Improve Eye Health?

Our minds are so busy thinking and making decisions daily, but we must rest our bodies, minds, and eyes to be refreshed to succeed in daily activities. A full night’s… read more

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What Can Your Eyes Tell You About Your Heart Health?

February is the month of love, but it is also Heart Health Month. I know you are thinking, “What does my heart health have to do with my eye health?”… read more

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February is AMD Awareness Month

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a problem with your retina. It happens when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged…. read more

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Reduce Your Stress and Relax Your Eyes

Stress plays a part in our lives, but how we react and cope with stress when it arises matters. We often feel physically and mentally stressed in our demanding lifestyles…. read more