The cooler fall weather is almost here. Along with shorter days and colorful leaves, it means the start of fall sports. Fall sports season may include football, field hockey, lacrosse, and more. Although fall sports are a great way to have fun, exercise, and work as a team, it is important to take steps to protect your eyes and vision from injury.
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Contact lenses are not just for adults. Kids can also wear contacts as an option to glasses for correcting vision problems. But are contacts right for your kids? If so, at what age can you start? Contact Lens Health Week is from August 22nd to 26th. It is a good time to learn more about contact lenses for children. 

We all want to do what is best for our health, eyes, and vision. But sometimes, we may not realize our daily habits might actually be adversely affecting our eyes in big and small ways.  Learning how certain habits may have a negative impact and how to change them can help promote healthy eyes. 

One of the most serious eye problems that can occur is a detached retina. While a detached retina can affect anyone, it is more common as we age. Learning the signs and symptoms can help you know when to get emergency treatment. Keep reading below to learn more about a detached retina. 

In simple terms, a corneal abrasion is a scratch on the cornea, which is the front part of the eye. The cornea plays a key role in focusing on light to allow you to see. When the cornea becomes scratched, it can lead to a variety of symptoms from mild to more serious. Below is more information on the causes of a corneal scratch, symptoms, and treatments.