There are many reasons why someone may have mild eye symptoms, such as blurry vision or tired eyes. In many cases, eye symptoms only occur briefly and are not caused by anything serious, but it is also essential to know what types of symptoms not to ignore. Having any of the symptoms below does not necessarily mean you have a serious eye condition. Still, seeing an eye doctor is best to ensure your eyes are healthy. 

It is best to err on the side of caution and have the following symptoms checked out: 
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Your home may be your castle, but it is also a common site of eye injuries. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, roughly 50 percent of eye injuries occur at home. Some of those eye injuries require a visit to the emergency room and can lead to vision loss.

October is Eye Home Safety Awareness Month. It is a reminder for all of us to take steps to reduce our risk of eye injuries. 
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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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