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What Types of Medical Conditions Can an Eye Exam Help Spot

8/1/2025

You have probably heard the phrase “the eyes are the window to the soul.” This phrase refers to the suggestion that an individual’s eyes reveal their thoughts and true emotions.

While this may or may not be true, your eyes can provide a picture of your blood vessels, connective tissue, and nerves in the body. In fact, your eyes can reveal a lot about your overall health.

Keep reading to learn more about the types of medical conditions that eye exams may help diagnose.

Spotlight on Workplace Eye Safety | Safe and Sound Week

8/1/2025

August 12th through the 18th is OSHA's Safe and Sound Week. It is a nationwide event that highlights the importance of workplace safety and provides information to employees and employers to keep their staff safe.

Workplace safety also includes steps to prevent eye injuries. Eye injuries on the job can lead to lost wages, hospital stays, and even permanent vision loss. Understanding the importance of proper eye safety precautions on the job can help you reduce your risk of an injury.

The article below examines common workplace eye injuries, safety practices, and when to see an eye specialist.

How Young is Too Young for Contacts?

8/1/2025

Contact lenses can be a great alternative to glasses. They may be useful to correct issues such as near-sightedness, far-sightedness, and distorted vision caused by astigmatism.

But they may not be right for everyone at every stage in life. When it comes to contacts and children, how young is too young?

Continue reading for an examination of the pros and cons of contact lenses for children, factors to consider, and how to decide when the time is right.

Does Your Child Need an Eye Exam At the Start of the School Year? | Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

8/1/2025

It's almost that time of year again. The long days of summer are ending, the weather gets a little cooler, and a new school year starts.

Whether your child is just starting elementary school, entering high school, or even heading off to college, you want to give them the tools they need to succeed. One of the best ways to promote success in school is to make sure your child does not have any vision issues.

August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, and it reminds us of the importance of eye health.
One way to protect your child's eyes is to get a comprehensive eye exam. What better time of year to have one than the start of the school year?

Continue reading for a look at the benefits of a back-to-school eye exam and how it can help your child start the school year right.

What Types of Medical Conditions Can an Eye Exam Help Spot

Spotlight on Workplace Eye Safety | Safe and Sound Week

How Young is Too Young for Contacts?

Does Your Child Need an Eye Exam At the Start of the School Year? | Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

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