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February: Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month

February: Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month

New Research Suggests Alcohol May Not Be Safe for People with Age-related Macular Degeneration Even though Dry January is over, new research suggests you may want to consider keeping the no-alcohol challenge going all year. A recent study published in Current Eye...
January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month

January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month

Both supermodel Christie Brinkley and Bono, the lead singer of U2, were diagnosed with glaucoma during a routine eye exam. Both were also surprised by the diagnosis since they weren’t experiencing problems with their vision. That’s the sinister nature of glaucoma, one...
DECEMBER: SAFE TOYS AND CELEBRATIONS MONTH

DECEMBER: SAFE TOYS AND CELEBRATIONS MONTH

Ophthalmologists have long cautioned against purchasing toys that pose a danger to children’s eyes. We are now adding digital devices to our usual list of BB guns, Nerf guns, and slingshots. That’s because evidence is mounting that too much screen time and not enough...
NOVEMBER: DIABETIC EYE DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

NOVEMBER: DIABETIC EYE DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

Diabetes is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States among adults age 20-74, and is the fifth most common cause of preventable blindness globally. Among the 30 million Americans with diabetes, about one-third have diabetic retinopathy, the...
OCTOBER-HALLOWEEN EYE SAFETY

OCTOBER-HALLOWEEN EYE SAFETY

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. Otherwise, you may...