July is Ultraviolet (UV) safety month

Protecting your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays is just as important as protecting them from impact Ultraviolet rays are invisible waves of electromagnetic radiation produced by the sun. They are transmitted in waves towards the earth’s surface and form part of the electromagnetic (light) spectrum. UV rays are invisible to the naked eye with […]

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Fireworks Eye Safety and Cataract Awareness Month

June is both Fireworks Eye Safety and Cataract Awareness Month! Fireworks are especially popular as we close in on the 4th of July, but they can be dangerous as well! Unfortunately eye injuries due to fireworks are common! Cataracts are a clouding of the natural lens of our eyes and also will diminish vision, but generally over […]

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Tips to Maintain Healthy Eyes While Swimming

Swimming and aerobics are great ways to stay fit, but did you know that the chlorine in the water can be detrimental to your eye health? Tear film coats the surface of your eyes and allows them to stay lubricated. Chlorine and other pool chemicals wash this film off and irritate the eye.The water’s bacteria […]

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