Eye Protection at Work

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Posted on March 26, 2020 by AEOAdmin

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. In keeping with this theme, we have been talking about injuries and protecting your eyes in the workplace all month long. Today we are sharing a portion of an article from verywellhealth.com that talks about the types of eye protection you should be wearing....

NIOSH Reporting on Eye Safety at Work

Posted on March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 by AEOAdmin

NIOSH Reporting on Eye Safety at Work The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) says that eye injuries due to lack of eye safety at work are very common. Everyday in the United States around 2,00 workers will sustain job-related eye injuries that require medical treatmen...

Wearing Eye Protection at Work

Posted on March 12, 2020 by AEOAdmin

According to the AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology) 90% of on-the-job eye injuries could be avoided wearing eye protection at work. Nearly 2000 workers each day suffer from eye-related injury that require medical attention. Around 40% of those injuries occur in the construction and manufac...

Eye Injuries Happen at Work.

Posted on March 10, 2020 by AEOAdmin

Eye injuries happen at work. According to the NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) around 2,000 people in the United States sustain vision-threatening eye injuries on the job every day. Injuries to the eyes at work include chemical and grease splashes, steam burns, ultrav...

Eye Safety at Work

Posted on March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 by AEOAdmin

March is Eye Safety at Work Awareness Month. At Advanced Optometry Eyecare we will be focusing on ways workers and employers can help keep eye safety a priority in the workplace, all month long! Eye Injuries at Work Striking or scraping: The majority of eye injuries result from small particles or...

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month

Posted on March 3, 2020 by AEOAdmin

Each year, nearly 25,000 Americans visit the emergency room due to a workplace eye injury. During Workplace Eye Wellness Month this March, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds employers and workers about the importance of wearing certified and approved eye protection. What are the Common...

What is Functional Low Vision?

Posted on February 27, 2020 by AEOAdmin

A Functional Definition of Low Vision Not all eye care professionals agree with an exclusively numerical (or visual acuity) description of low vision. Here’s another — more functional — definition of low vision: Low vision is uncorrectable vision loss that interferes with daily activities. It...

Eye Exams and Eye Tests

Posted on February 19, 2020 by AEOAdmin

The What Comprehensive eye teats and eye exams are imperative for both children adults. Many children have eye screenings through their doctors offices or through schools. Adults may get screenings through their annual check up at their doctors’ office. But theses screenings are not comprehensi...

Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Posted on February 17, 2020 by AEOAdmin

What is Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Wet AMD)? Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration is a retinal disease that may affect people as they age. It occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow and leak fluid under the macula, the part of the eye responsible for sharp central vision and seeing fin...

February is Low Vision Awareness Month

Posted on February 12, 2020 by AEOAdmin

The month of February is Low Vision Awareness Month. And what exactly is low vision awareness month? Better yet, what is low vision? First lets start with low vision. Low vision is visual impairment that is not correctable through traditional means, such as corrective lenses, medication, surgery ...

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