August 2023 Newsletter
In This Issue: August 2023 8 Tips for Children’s Eye Safety August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. There are a few common warnings most parents tell kids to help protect their eyes: never look directly at the sun (even during an eclipse) and don’t shoot projectile toys directly at another person’s face. But there […]
8 Reasons It’s Important To Take Your Children to the Eye Doctor
As a parent or caregiver, you know how important it is to monitor and promote the health of your children. While you may schedule recommended check-ups with their pediatrician and dental exams with their dentist, it’s equally important to protect their vision with regular visits to their eye doctor! Even if children are not reporting […]
What Happens During Blepharoplasty?
When you look in the mirror, do you feel like you look constantly tired or appear older than your actual age? Drooping or sagging eyelids may be to blame! One of the first places people begin to show their age is around their eyes. As you age, the delicate skin around the eyes begins to […]
June 2023 Newsletter
In This Issue: June 2023 Post a Selfie on National Sunglasses Day The Vision Council is urging everyone to post a selfie wearing sunglasses on June 27 to their favorite social media outlet. If you participate, please use these hashtags: #SunglassSelfie, #SolarFlair and #NationalSunglassesDay, and tagging @TheVisionCouncil on Facebook and Instagram and @OpticalIndustry on Twitter. The goal is to celebrate […]
Who is Most at Risk for Developing Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in older Americans, affecting one in ten individuals over the age of fifty. By age eighty, it is estimated that three in ten individuals are in the early stages of this debilitating eye disease, while one in ten are in the late stages and most likely […]
What Type of Cataracts Cause the Blurriest Vision?
If you are an older adult, you may be worried about how a cataract diagnosis might affect the clarity of your vision. You may even be already experiencing the symptoms of cataracts, including sensitivity to light and glare, difficulty seeing in low light, haloes around lights, or blurred vision. Keep reading to learn more about […]
April 2023 Newsletter
In This Issue: April 2023 April is Sports Eye Safety Month Nearly 30,000 people of all ages sustain sports-related eye injuries every year from both low and high-intensity sports. From soccer to bike riding, from youth leagues to the pros, all players run the risk of injuries such as: You have the power to significantly […]
8 of the Best Reasons to Undergo Laser Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is one of the most common eye surgery procedures in the United States. In the past, patients who required cataract surgery had only one option: traditional surgery with a metal scalpel. Today, thanks to advancing technology, you have a better choice: laser cataract surgery. Keep reading to learn eight of the best reasons […]
7 Reasons to Consider the Light Adjustable Lens
If your eye doctor has told you it is time to have cataract surgery to restore your vision and improve your quality of life, you might wonder which intraocular lens, or IOL, is right for you. With so many choices available, it can be hard to know that you are choosing a lens that will […]
February 2023 Newsletter
In This Issue: February 2023 Foods to Avoid if You Have Macular Degeneration February is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. AMD damages your central vision, making it difficult to perform normal daily tasks. There are two types of AMD: the dry form is caused when small yellow deposits collect under the retina (the back of your eye); the wet form is […]
