​Various types of pathogens can affect the eyes and lead to an infection. Although fungal infections are much less common than bacterial and viral eye infections, they can be very severe. Fungal eye infections can lead to permanent vision problems, including blindness. September 23rd marks the start of Fungal Disease Awareness Week and it’s an excellent time to learn more about fungal eye infections and how to prevent them. 
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Blunt trauma to the eyes sounds pretty bad, and it can be. According to BMJ Best Practices, about 1.6 million people worldwide are blinded by eye injuries, some of which are due to blunt trauma. Understanding what traumatic injury to the eye involves, and how it is treated, can help you be prepared in the event of an emergency. 

Even if you take all the right precautions, accidents happen that can lead to eye injuries. June is National Safety Month and it is the perfect time to make sure you know what to do for eye injuries. Learning more about first aid and also what not to do can prevent complications and vision loss. Below are the most common types of eye injuries and first aid tips. 

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The summer is a great time to get outdoors, soak up some sunshine, and enjoy swimming, barbecues, and family get-togethers. With school out for the season, vacations, and longer days, summer sometimes feels carefree. But it’s not a time to slack on eye safety. It’s vital to continue to make good choices to protect your vision and keep your eyes healthy. 

It’s that time of year when we put away the winter coats and dust off our spring and summer sports equipment. For many people, warm weather is the start of the sports season. While warm weather sports are a great way to maintain fitness and have some fun, it’s important to do so safely.