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  • Keep Eyes Protected During Safe Toys and Celebrations Month this Holiday

    Keep Eyes Protected During Safe Toys and Celebrations Month this Holiday


    Did you know that toys are responsible for nearly 1 in 10 injuries to children’s eyes that require a trip to the emergency room? Every parent and childcare worker wants to do all they can to keep the kids in their care safe, and although accidents happen, there are some ...

  • Eye Care for People with Diabetes

    Eye Care for People with Diabetes


    For people with diabetes, eye care is especially important. Over time, high blood sugar can damage the tiny blood vessels in your eyes, this can lead to a condition called diabetic retinopathy. High blood sugar can also lead to cataracts and glaucoma which occur earlier and more frequently in people ...

  • What Causes Bad Vision? – Part Two

    What Causes Bad Vision? – Part Two


    Nearsightedness – Myopia, often called nearsightedness, is one of the most common refractive errors. It simply means that you cannot see objects in the distance, but nearby objects are still clear. It is also sometimes referred to as shortsightedness. Myopia usually starts in childhood and affects about 1 out of ...

  • What Causes Bad Vision? – Part One

    What Causes Bad Vision? – Part One


    Visual acuity is our ability to see clearly. Unfortunately, vision problems have become commonplace for a number of different reasons. It may be a problem with the way light enters the eye, the amount of light that can enter the eye or a deterioration of the light-sensitive eye tissue. How ...