August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month! One question we always hear from parents is, “Should my child get their eyes checked before school starts?” Learn when to get vision screenings and eye exams for children here: Eye Screening for Children

7 things you should know about blue light and how it affects your eyes. Blue Light

The leading cause of blindness in seniors is age-related macular degeneration. It may have no sign or symptoms in its early stages, but eventually, it will affect your ability to read and see faces. See a simulation of what it looks like to have AMD: http://bit.ly/1bot9LX

“Uveitis, or inflammation inside the eye, can lead to pain, sensitivity to light, blurred or obscured vision, and in extreme cases – especially when it involves the retina – can lead to blindness.” Read more about new ways of treating this disease: Uveitis

People with keratoconus – an eye disease that causes blurry, distorted vision due to cone shaped corneas – may be 10-20xs more likely to suffer from sleep apnea. Learn more about a new study published in Cornea Journal : bit.ly/2IXwohj

Tanning beds can produce UV levels 100x greater than the sun. You’re not just putting your skin at risk. UV radiation can cause eye diseases such cataracts and eye cancer. Read more:  bit.ly/2Lo1IuI

Did you know you should still wear sunglasses even if it’s ivercast outside? Read more about sun safety here Sun Safety Infographic