Although we may all celebrate differently, the holidays are a special time of the year to spend with people you love. From gift-giving to meal planning, there is often a lot going on. Eye health may not be the first thing on your mind, but it is important to make sure you continue to take care of your vision and protect your eyes during the holiday season.  
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Handwashing is one of the most important ways to reduce infections, including eye infections, so it is important to do it correctly and often.

The first week in December is Handwashing Awareness Week. It is a great reminder about the importance of taking this simple but effective steps to reduce your chance of developing an eye infection. 
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​If you have dry eyes, you know how irritating it can be. While dry eyes don’t usually affect vision, it can be painful. In the most severe cases, dry eyes can interfere with quality of life and make you miserable.  

Although dry eyes can occur at any time of the year, the winter months are often worse. Fortunately, most people can improve their symptoms at home. 

​Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks cells in the immune system called T cells. Over time, it can make it difficult for the immune system to fight infection. An individual with HIV may develop various types of infections and is prone to certain diseases, including problems with their eyes. One of the more common eye complications related to HIV is retinopathy, but more serious infections can also occur. 
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December 1, 2020, is World AIDS Day. Although treatment has come a long way since AIDS was first diagnosed, it is still important to understand how HIV/AIDS can affect your body, including possible eye complications.

Diabetes affects millions of people in the United States. It can increase your risk of various health conditions, such as heart disease and kidney disease. Diabetes can also affect the eyes and threaten vision.

Although most often it is adults that are affected by diabetes, children can also develop the condition. According to the American Diabetes Association, about 210,000 young people under the age of 20 are estimated to have diabetes. 
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