Is it really that important to have routine eye exams? What if you just passed a vision screening at work or school — do you still need an eye exam? Here are a few important differences between vision screenings and eye exams — and why routine eye exams are so important even if you’ve passed […]
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Living Well With Low Vision
What is Low Vision? When you have low vision, eyeglasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery may not help. Activities like reading, shopping, cooking, writing, and watching TV may be hard to do. In fact, millions of Americans lose some of their sight every year. While vision loss can affect anyone at any age, low vision […]
Continue reading10 Common Myths About Your Vision and Eye Health
You may have heard all sorts of things about what is good and bad for your eyes. But are they true?Golden Eye Optometry presents you with the facts about these 20 common eye myths: 1. Carrots Carrots are often perceived as the only food that really matters for improving vision. A carrot carries Vitamin A, […]
Continue readingEye Injuries at Work
The personal and economic toll of eye injuries at work is alarming. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20,000 workplace eye injuries happen each year. Injuries on the job often require one or more missed work days for recovery. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that workplace […]
Continue readingCan You Get Sunburned Eyes?
The next time you get ready to head to the beach or ski slopes without protective eye gear, take a moment to remember that eyes can get sunburned the same way skin can. Severely sunburned eyes are caused by overexposure to UV (ultraviolet) rays, like those emitted by the sun. This condition is known as […]
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