Workplace Eye Wellness Month is the perfect time to implement eye safety practices. Here are some key tips for maintaining eye health at work: For Physical and Chemical Hazards: Wear Safety Goggles or Face Shields: High-risk jobs should provide proper eye protection equipment, including goggles or face shields that guard against debris, chemical splashes, or […]
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AMD/Low Vision Month
February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and low vision, two common causes of vision impairment that affect millions of people worldwide. Understanding these conditions is essential for early detection, prevention, and effective management, as well as for providing support to those experiencing vision loss. […]
Continue readingPresbyopia, Bifocals, and Progressives
Presbyopia is farsightedness caused by the increasing rigidity of the lens in the eye as we age. It affects nearly everyone older than 65, and for the 42 percent of Americans who are already nearsighted, this creates a complication. People who previously had 20/20 vision can just grab a pair of reading glasses to combat […]
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A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota have, for the first time, fully 3D printed an array of light receptors on a hemispherical surface. This discovery marks a significant step toward creating a “bionic eye” that could someday help blind people see or sighted people see better. Researchers started with a hemispherical glass […]
Continue readingGood Practices for Safe Night Driving
The shorter days of winter inevitably lead to more night driving than in the other seasons. Those of us without perfect eyesight may find it a stressful adjustment each year. It can even be a dangerous one if we don’t take the dangers of night driving into consideration. We can make a big difference in […]
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