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Summer Vacation Eye Tips

7/1/2023

Whether you are packing up the car, heading to the airport, or setting sail, summer is often a busy time of year for vacations. While your eye health may not be your first thought, it is important to keep several things in mind to prevent eye problems and promote healthy vision as you travel this summer. Keep reading below for more information on summer vacation and eye health.

Summertime Eye Health FAQ | Healthy Vision Month

7/1/2023

Maintaining good vision is an important part of overall well-being. Vision loss or eye problems can have a significant impact on your quality of life.

July is Healthy Vision Month. It is a reminder to make eye health a priority. One way we can promote healthy eyes is to learn more about eye health. Below are some eye health questions and answers related to the summer season to help you understand more about how to protect your vision.

Summer Swimming Eyecare Tips

6/1/2023

Summer and swimming often go hand in hand. But swimming can pose a danger to your eyes. In some cases, you might just develop eye irritation. In other instances, something more serious can happen.

Fortunately, with a little education and by taking a few precautions, you can enjoy summer swimming and keep your eyes healthy.

Preventing Pink Eye

12/1/2022

Pink eye involves inflammation of the conjunctiva in the eye. The conjunctiva covers the white part of the eye. Since this part of the eye is white, when it becomes inflamed, the redness is very apparent. This is where the name “pink eye” came from.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most cases of pink eye get better without treatment.

Preventing Eye Problems for Makeup Wearers

12/1/2022

Makeup can brighten your eyes and bring out their color. It can enhance your appearance and make you look more awake. Eye makeup can also cause eye injuries and infections. You don’t have to toss your makeup bag, but by taking certain precautions and following some tips, you can decrease your risk of eye issues while wearing your favorite eye makeup.

Computer Vision Syndrome

10/6/2022

Computers are a common part of everyday life for many people. Whether we are using a computer monitor at work or staring at our cellphones, we may spend hours on digital devices.

All that computer time can lead to vision issues, such as computer vision syndrome. The article below covers what computer vision syndrome is, its symptoms, and how to prevent it.

Halloween Eye Safety Dos and Don’ts

10/6/2022

It is almost that time of year when little and not-so-little vampires, ghosts, and witches hit the streets. Halloween can be a fun time of year for people of all ages.

Whether you want to be a clown, monster, or pirate, your costume may include eye makeup. While eye safety may not be the first thing you think about on Halloween, it is important to take a few precautions. Nothing ruins a Halloween party or trick or treating quicker than an injury.

Fungal Eye Infections | National Fungal Disease Awareness Week

9/1/2022

The most common types of eye infections are viral and bacterial, but another type of pathogen can also cause an eye infection. Fungal eye infections can be serious and may lead to vision loss or complete blindness in some cases.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fungal eye infections are rare. The frequency of fungal infections is good news, but the bad news is fungal eye infections can be severe. The article below takes a look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment for fungal eye infections.

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