by AEOAdmin | Apr 27, 2021 | News
The American Optometry Association (AOA) has been holding a virtual emergency children’s vision summit to discuss Covid-19 and the impact it has had on the increased screen time for children. WHAT The conversation at the virtual AOA Emergency Children’s Vision...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Accidents can happen anytime but the risks of eye injuries and vision loss during sports and sporting events is higher than average. Learn more about eye safety and sports here! Prevention and Treatment Regular eye glasses do not offer proper protection so be sure to...
by AEOAdmin | Apr 9, 2021 | Eyecare Products, Eyecare Tips, Eyewear Tips
Injury is a leading cause of blindness in children in the US. Most of these injuries occur while kids are playing sports. Thankfully, most sporting injuries can be prevented by wearing protective eyewear. Check out these sports eye safety tips! WEARING PROTECTIVE...
by AEOAdmin | Mar 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Imagine seeing the world in muted shades — gray sky, gray grass. Some people with color blindness see everything this way, though most can’t see specific colors. Tinted glasses can help, but they can’t be used to correct blurry vision. And...
by AEOAdmin | Mar 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Eye Injuries at Work The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports every day approximately 2,000 U.S. workers sustain job-related eye injuries requiring medical treatment. Safety experts and eye doctors know that the right eye protection...
by AEOAdmin | Mar 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Your eyes are one of your most valuable assets. Be sure you are caring for your eyes properly to keep them healthy. Here are some simple tips for caring for your eyes: Be sure to have your eyes checked regularly. Annual exams will help to catch problems before they...
by AEOAdmin | Mar 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Eye Safety Protection Each day over 2000 people receive medical treatment for eye injuries at work. Learn more about eye safety protection at work! Think about that for a moment. Now, about one third of the injuries are treated in emergency rooms, and over one hundred...
by AEOAdmin | Mar 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Its March’s Workplace Eye Wellness Month again! We are providing employers and employees with free information on the dangers of blue light, digital devices and vision, and eye injury prevention in order to promote eye health at work. There is concern over the...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Why Get Your Eyes Examined? Regular eye exams give your eye care professional a chance to help you correct or adapt to vision changes and provide you with tips on caring for your eyes. Also, an eye exam helps detect eye problems at their earliest stage — when...
by AEOAdmin | Feb 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Poor Air Quality Linked to AMD A new study out has poor air quality linked with AMD or age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. The study by the British Journal of Ophthalmology found that people who live in highly polluted areas were more...
