Women’s Eye Health
March is Women’s History Month, which celebrates women’s contributions to history, society, medicine, and culture. There have been groundbreaking contributions from women within eye healthcare as well. Did you know… read more
March 7-13 Is World Glaucoma Week
World Glaucoma Week is a global initiative of the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) to raise awareness about glaucoma. The 2021 theme ‘The World is Bright, Save your Sight!’ reflects the… read more
March Is Save Your Vision Month
Save Your Vision Month is celebrated every March and sponsored by the American Optometric Association. Save Your Vision Month aims to increase awareness about good eye care and encourages everyone… read more
What to Do If You Get Hand Sanitizer in Your Eye
The introduction of strict hand hygiene has become an essential part of our daily habits. It has also created new challenges for our eyes with the rise of eye accidents… read more
How Stress Can Be a Strain on Your Eyes
Stress is that one factor that has affected most of us in our busy lives, and health conditions from stress are common. However, did you know that stress can also… read more
What Do Your Eyes Reveal About Your Heart?
February often brings thoughts of heart-shaped candies and heart-themed décor for Valentine’s Day, but more importantly, it should make you think about your heart health too! February is Heart Health… read more
February Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
What is Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? AMD is a disorder of the macula. The macula is the part of your retina where your central and color vision calls home. AMD… read more
How to Combat Winter Dry Eyes
Dry eyes are prevalent during the winter season because of the cold, harsh winter winds, dry outdoor air, and dry indoor heat. These sudden changes in the atmosphere produce the… read more
Simple Lifestyle Adjustments to Help Those With Low Vision
What Does “Low Vision” Means? As we age, our eyes change too. Many of these vision changes can be corrected by glasses or contact lenses. However, if your eye doctor… read more
Eye-Healthy Habits to Add to Your New Year Health Goals
It is a New Year, and a new chance to grow wiser. Just as your body ages, so too will your eyesight begin to change as you grow older. Some… read more
