Cataract Treatment Across History
The world’s leading cause of blindness has always been cataracts. Naturally, treatment has come a long way.
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Fireworks and Common Sense Eye Safety
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Independence Day celebrations?
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June is Cataract Awareness Month
Cataract is the world’s leading cause of blindness, accounting for approximately 42 percent of all cases of blindness in all nations. In the United States, more than 25 million Americans are estimated to have cataract, according to the report “Future of Vision: Forecasting the Prevalence and Costs of Vision Problems.” As the population in America […]
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Face Shape and Glasses Frames
Do you choose glasses frames based on how well they fit the shape of your face?
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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.