Cataract is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. If not treated, cataracts can lead to blindness. In addition, the longer cataracts are left untreated, the more difficult it can be to successfully remove the cataract and restore vision. During...
Everyone knows sunglasses make it easier to see on a sunny day, whether out on the road or the water. However, wearing the right sunglasses is also a great defense against ultraviolet (UV) rays that can cause short- and long-term eye damage. These are the most...
Yearly physical? Check. Dentist appointment? Check. But what about your eye health? Most vision problems are preventable; vision loss doesn’t have to be a natural part of getting older. Use these everyday tips to help set yourself up for a lifetime of seeing well. 1....
The personal and economic toll of eye injuries at work is alarming. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20,000 workplace eye injuries happen each year. Injuries on the job often require one or more missed work days for recovery. In fact, the...
If you have a refractive error, such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism or presbyopia, refractive surgery is a method for correcting or improving your vision. There are various surgical procedures for correcting or adjusting your...
The Prevent Blindness Organization has dedicated September as Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month. Nearly 6,000 Americans from a sports related eye injury each year. Many of these injuries occur in children and can be easily prevented by wearing the proper eye...
