Go to the Head of the Class with Good Vision
Nearly 80 percent of what kids learn through age 12 is visual, and kids need more than 15 visual skills to succeed in reading, learning, playing sports activities and participating in everyday situations.
View ArticleBack to School: Give Kids the Best Vision Possible
This school year, take time to schedule an eye exam for your children to ensure they have an optimum learning experience. And if they are involved in sports activities, invest in proper eyewear to...
View ArticleTake Steps to Protect Your Eyes
Each day when you wake up, do you assume your eyes will provide the vision needed throughout the day? Do you take necessary precautions to protect your eyes from injury and harmful ultraviolet (UV)...
View ArticleAre You at Risk for an Eye Infection?
If you’ve experienced red, itchy eyes, you may have wondered whether it’s a symptom of allergies or dry eyes or a more serious condition, such as an eye infection. Here is an overview of the symptoms...
View ArticleProtect Your Eyes from Ultraviolet Rays
Cumulative exposure over time to UV rays can burn the cornea (white portion) of your eyes. The tissues can become inflamed when sunburned, and later in life individuals may experience benign growths on...
View ArticleVoice Aids for Individuals Struggling with Visual and Hearing Impairment
Researchers in Finland have have developed a solution to help people who are struggling with visual and hearing impairment be independent, and navigate through their normal routines.
View ArticlePractice Safety: Prevent Kids’ Eye Injuries
August is National Children’s Eye Health and Safety month, which serves as an excellent reminder of the importance of taking steps to prevent kids’ eye injuries.
View ArticleAvoid Eye Injuries During Sports Competitions
Every day Americans sustain injuries to their eyes, at home, on the job, or during sports activities. Of the 1.6 to 2.4 million individuals who experience eye injuries, an estimated 40,000 will be...
View ArticleTake Time to Protect Your Eyes at Work
It is difficult to believe that every day more than 2,000 workers in the United States sustain job-related work injuries that require some type of medical treatment.
View ArticleStatin Drugs May Lower Glaucoma Risk
Glaucoma is a silent killer of sight. It is an eye disease that attacks the eye’s optic nerve – a vital nerve that sends signals to the retina, where they are interpreted as the images we see.
View ArticleFour Reasons to Protect Kids’ Eyes from the Sun
It is important for children and teens to wear protective sunglasses when spending time outdoors.
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Keep Your Eyes Healthy
Recognizing Healthy Vision Month, May 2011 Millions of Americans have problems with their eyes every year, including vision correction needs and eye diseases or injuries. Many issues can be corrected,...
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Guard Kids’ Eyes from Summer Sun
Recognizing Sun Safety Week, June 6-10, 2011 Ah, summer! Many kids dream all school year of summer vacation, anticipating fun hours in the sun swimming, participating in sports activities, fishing,...
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Protect Your Eyes Throughout Life
Recognizing Vision Research Month, June 2011 The national recognition of Vision Research Month provides an excellent opportunity to raise awareness of the significance of medical research to find...
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Go to the Head of the Class with Good Vision
Recognizing Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, August 2011 As the calendar turns to August, thoughts of fall weather and kids going back to school come to mind. Shopping for new clothes, books and...
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Are Vision Problems Affecting Your Work Performance?
Your vision impacts nearly everything you do each day, but it is easy to take for granted. The American Foundation for the Blind reports that 23.7 million American adults age 18 and older experience...
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