Keeping Your Employees Safe for Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Each year, approximately 25,000 workers seek emergency medical treatment for a workplace eye injury. Eye protection and accident prevention are key to keeping yourself and your employees safe. AWARENESSThe Workplace Eye Wellness Month aims to reduce these risks by providing information and resources to help employees protect their eyes. SAFETYNonprofit Prevent Blindness urges the following […]
Getting Proper Eye Care for Age-Related Diseases
Age-Related Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in older adults February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, a disease that is the leading cause of blindness in older adults. Luckily, many new treatments have been developed in recent years to manage AMD, including medications, light therapy, and implants. Over 20% of Hawaii […]
A New Year to Focus On Healthy Eyes
Signs to Watch for During Glaucoma Awareness Month Glaucoma is a common condition for seniors over 60 years old and is the leading cause of vision problems. January marks Glaucoma Awareness Month, an eye condition that damages the optic nerve and can lead to serious health problems, including blindness. Glaucoma is caused by fluid build-up […]