It is that time of year again when your kids return to school. Whether you have a little one in kindergarten or you have a college student, you want to help give them the best start for the school year. 

One way to set your children up for success is to make sure they do not have eye or vision issues. Consider some of the following suggestions to help protect your child’s vision. 
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​Trauma to the eyes can lead to various types of problems, from a black eye to a shattered globe, but a large number of eye injuries are preventable. Here’s a reminder for all of us to protect our eyes from trauma. 

Anyone can develop an eye disease, but certain factors increase your risk. If you become aware of your risk factors, you can take additional steps to keep your eyes healthy. It also helps you and your eye doctor determine the frequency of your eye exams. 

Remember that having one or more of the risk factors listed does not mean you will develop some form of eye disease, but it may increase your chances. 
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It is normal to experience some eye changes as you age, but that does not mean every change is inevitable. You can decrease the chances of eye and vision problems as you age and promote healthy vision. 

September is Healthy Aging Month. It is a good time to remember that although we all age, we can largely take steps to stay healthy. Part of staying well is maintaining healthy eyes. Below are seven ways we can age-proof our eyes. 
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Eye injuries can affect people of all ages, including children. According to Stanford Medicine, in the United States, about 2.4 million kids sustain an eye injury each year. Although not all eye injuries are serious, some can threaten vision. August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. It is the perfect time to spotlight preventing eye injuries in children.