What Sunglasses Do for Your Eyes
Summer is almost here, and that means longer days with more sunlight!
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May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month
Prevent Blindness Declares May as Ultraviolet Awareness Month to Educate Public on Potential Health Dangers of UV Exposure to Eyes According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), many factors determine the amount of UV exposure including: Geography- UV rays are strongest in areas close to the equator. Altitude- Higher altitudes have greater UV exposure […]
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Battle of the Sexes: Eye Health Edition
You might be surprised how different vision and eye health can be between men and women.
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Germs Can Infiltrate the Body Via the Eyes
Do you have a habit of rubbing your eyes?
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April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Prevent Blindness has declared April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month in an effort to educate the public on the increased risk for women and vision health issues, as well as steps that can be taken to prevent vision loss. Women have a higher prevalence of major vision problems, including: Age-related Macular Degeneration Autoimmune […]
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The Eyes-Headaches Connection
Uncorrected vision problems can lead to symptoms you might not expect, like frequent headaches.
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Eye Safety in the Workplace
For Workplace Eye Wellness Month, we’re giving you a guide to protecting your eye health at work!
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March is Save Your Vision Month
Give your eyes a break! With screen time on the rise, so is the risk of digital eye strain. March is #SaveYourVisionMonth, and one of the best ways you can support your eye health is by taking a #screentime break while scrolling, streaming, and gaming. Practice giving your 👀 a break by joining in the #NationalDayOfUnplugging […]
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Glasses Care and Contact Lens Safety
Glasses or contact lenses might be small, but they make a massive difference in our daily lives.
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Learning All About Heterochromia
Statistically, the first thing we notice about a person when we meet them is their eye color.