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March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month! According to the CDC, every single day, about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment. Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest volunteer eye health and safety group, has declared March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month to provide employers and employees with information on the best ways to keep vision healthy on the job. Learn more here for how to protect your peepers in any workplace.

Are you Farsighted? Farsightedness or Hyperopia, is a common vision problem where people can see distant objects very well, but have difficulty focusing on objects that are up close. We recently posted on nearsightedness - Learn more here about the causes, symptoms and treatment of farsightedness including eyeglasses, contact lenses and LASIK.

Do you have blurry vision? Blurry vision is the loss of sharpness of eyesight, making objects appear out of focus and hazy. To determine whether you have blurry vision and what is causing it, schedule a comprehensive eye exam. Learn more here about the types of blurred vision including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and when to schedule an eye appointment.

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)! AMD is a common eye condition and a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older. AMD is the leading cause of low vision among the elderly in industrialized nations. In honor of February being AMD Month, learn the signs - Read about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

Eyeglass frames for teens: 5 shopping tips! Shopping for eyeglass frames with your teen can be a lot of fun. But choosing frames can be overwhelming, too. These five tips will make the process of finding great-looking glasses for teenagers much easier - Check it out.

So you just learned you are nearsighted - What exactly does that mean? Myopia (also called nearsightedness) is the most common cause of impaired vision in people under age 40. The following explains the symptoms, causes and treatments for myopia. Learn more here...

How To Read Your Eyeglasses Prescription: So, you've just had an eye exam and your eye doctor has given you an eyeglass prescription. But what do all those numbers on your eyeglass prescription mean? And what about all those abbreviated terms, such as OD, OS, SPH and CYL? The following article will help you read and understand your eyeglass prescription.

Ranging from fun to important, check out these interesting eye facts...

20 Worst Things for Your Eyes: What’s the worst thing you can imagine happening to your eye? Eye threats vary from the extreme, like a drastic injury or infection, to the seemingly harmless habits such as forgetting to clean your contact lenses. For 2020: Year of the Eye, the American Academy of Ophthalmology presents 20 top threats to eye health. Protect those precious peepers - Learn the 20 Worst Things for Your Eyes to Avoid.

Forget the goons and goblins, this Halloween - Beware of Non-Prescription Costume Contact Lenses!

Tips for picking frames based on your face shape...

October is Blindness Awareness Month - This month brings a heightened focus on the blind and visually impaired community and the realities of living without sight. An estimated 2.2 billion people around the globe suffer from some form of visual impairment or blindness including everyone who simply wears corrective lenses; many of these cases could have been prevented. So, we should all understand how to maintain optimal eye health and how to navigate life with visual impairments, whether for ourselves or loved ones. Read on to learn how you can observe, celebrate, and advocate during Blindness Awareness Month.

October is Home Eye Safety Month! This month brings important safety tips and awareness to protect your vision. From spring cleaning, to yard work, to just playing around with your little ones, the risk of eye injuries at home are 50% more likely than anywhere else. Although eye injuries may not be something that you spend much time worrying about, it takes just a moment to learn how to protect your eyes properly. Here’s some advice on how to avoid eye injuries in the home this month, and every month to follow!

The Fall is officially upon us! As we celebrate the beauty of fall and its blessings, let's not be too hasty in putting aside our shades. A gentle reminder to us all that sunglasses are important for the young and old and for every season of the year.

September is an important month for eye health! This month is National Healthy Aging Month, which seeks to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of vision loss. And this month also celebrates National Eye Health Week, a week dedicated to promoting the importance of good eye health and regular eye exams. Whether it is maintaining your eyes into you golden years or understanding the pillars of good eye health, the importance of eye exams can't be stressed enough at any phase of life. Eye exams are the foundation of good eye health, early detection is key - Learn more here about the importance of comprehensive eye exams.

What's a doctor of optometry? Doctors of optometry, America’s primary eye health care providers, are the frontline of eye and vision care. They examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the eye. Learn more important specifics about optometrists here.

Happy Birthday to our beautiful Sherri!

Lens treatments are functional enhancements that are incorporated into the lens during the manufacturing process. The treatments can improve vision, protect your eyes, enhance performance, and increase comfort. Learn more here about types of lens treatment and their benefits!

September is National Healthy Aging Month - Raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of vision loss.

Tips for Contact Lens Wearers at Every Age: From 'How Long Can I Wear My Lenses?' to proper cleaning and storage tips and more, check out these helpful tips for all those who wear contact lenses.

The Sun, UV Light & Your Eyes: Summertime often means long hours in the sun. Most of us remember to protect our skin by applying sunblock, but don't forget that your eyes need protection as well. By embracing these simple guidelines, you and your family can enjoy the sun safely all year long.

Advice for Driving & Eye Strain - Your eyes are constantly in motion focusing and refocusing as objects approach and contending with distractions, such as oncoming headlights or the glare of the setting sun. To help ensure that you are taking the appropriate vision-related precautions while behind the wheel and on the road, here's some helpful tips to keep in mind.

Healthy Vision Tips for Kids! Check out these 10 tips to help your children take good care of their eyes. Parents, it starts with you - Review this fun, helpful guide with your kids to help teach them eye care best practices.