How can you tell which toys are safe for your kids? Eyes are particularly vulnerable to injuries. And serious injuries to the eye can have life-long effects. Commonly reported injuries from toys include corneal abrasions and ocular hyphema. More severe trauma can lead...

Here’s Why People With Diabetes Shouldn’t Skip Eye Appointments Things happen: appointments are forgotten, other health issues crop up, financial problems happen. But missing eye exams may be vision-threatening for patients with diabetes. Front Range Eye Physicians...

If your Halloween plans include scary eyes, beware of costume contact lenses labeled “one size fits all” or “no need to see an eye doctor.” Costume lenses must be prescribed and fitted by an eye care professional, just like regular contact lenses. Contact lenses that...

More Older Americans Will Suffer From Low Vision, Here’s How to Make Life Easier and Safer The number of older Americans with low vision is expected to double in the coming years, as more people live longer. Low vision describes poor vision that can't be fixed or...

Childhood is a crucial time for developing healthy vision. Symptoms of eye problems in children can sometimes be obvious and other times may be more subtle. It’s important to detect and treat issues early, while vision is still developing. Regular screenings with a...

Not all sunglasses are created equal. There's one thing that tops all sunglass considerations and it has nothing to do with price or brand names. It’s all about the UV protection. Selecting sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of UV-A and UV-B radiation is the best...

1. Age isn’t the only risk factor for cataracts. Though most everyone will develop cataracts with age, recent studies show that lifestyle and behavior can influence when and how severely you develop cataracts. Diabetes, extensive exposure to sunlight, smoking,...

If you’re like most Americans surveyed in a recent Harris Poll, you probably thought you would notice a change in your vision if you had an eye disease. The fact is some of the leading causes of blindness—such as glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy—can begin without any...

Nearly 30,000 people suffer sports-related eye injuries every year--and 90 percent of these ER visits could be avoided with protective eyewear. From youth leagues to the pros, players need to protect their eyes. The best defense against potentially blinding...

About 20,000 eye injuries occur in the workplace each year-and cost an estimated $300 million a year in lost productivity, medical treatment and worker compensation. These injuries range from simple eye strain to severe trauma that can cause permanent damage, vision...