July – UV Safety Month

July – UV Safety Month

Studies show that long-term exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of cataracts and growths on the eye, including cancer. UV rays reflected off sand and water can cause eyes to sunburn, potentially resulting in temporary blindness in just a few hours. In...
August – Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

August – Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

Children are susceptible to a host of vision and eye problems such as injury, infection and increased nearsightedness. In support of Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month in August, the American Academy of Ophthalmology provides information to the public that can...
Dry Eyes

Dry Eyes

Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common reasons patients visit their ophthalmologist, with thousands of people affected each year.  So, what is dry eye syndrome? Dry eye syndrome is exactly as it sounds: the eyes become dry.  Any disturbance in the tear film, a...