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....

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...

Understanding Low Vision

Posted on February 24, 2020 by AEOAdmin

What is Low Vision? Low vision is a term used when a person’s remaining vision is impaired enough to interfere with daily activities. Understanding low vision can’t be corrected with ordinary glasses, surgery or medication is the first step to understanding how difficult it can be for people ...

Quick Tips for Eye Care

Posted on December 27, 2019January 2, 2020 by AEOAdmin

Your eyes are an important part of your health. Most people rely on their eyes to see and make sense of the world around them. But some eye diseases can lead to vision loss, so it is important to identify and treat eye diseases as early as possible. You should get your eyes checked as […]

Children’s Vision and Eye Care Basics Part Two

Posted on December 18, 2019 by AEOAdmin

Even if there are no risk factors or family history of eye problems, children need their vision checked at 6 months, 3 years, and before first grade. Find out more in our two part series on children’s vision! Common Eye Problems in Children During the preschool years, many vision problems can be ...

Air Pollution Linked to Higher Glaucoma Risk

Posted on December 9, 2019 by AEOAdmin

A study by the University College London findings linked living in an area with high rates of air pollution is linked to a higher glaucoma risk, a debilitating eye condition that can cause blindness. Study Findings People in neighborhoods with higher amounts of fine particulate matter pollution w...

Essential Steps for Daily Eyecare

Posted on November 25, 2019 by AEOAdmin

It’s important to take care of your eyes. Poor vision makes it harder to read, drive, cook, etc. An eye care professional will examine your eyes for signs of vision problems or eye diseases. It’s the best way to find out if you need glasses or contacts, or are in the early stages of a […]...

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