Diabetes Increases Risk of Blindness, Eye Diseases
Taking Preventative Steps for Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month (Honolulu, HI) November 4, 2025 — As research shows that people with diabetes are at higher risk of developing serious, sight-stealing eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts, Hawaiian Eye Center wants to urge prevention for Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. In Hawaiʻi, diabetes […]
Keiki Safety for Halloween
Keeping Your Eyes Safe for Halloween Safety Month (Honolulu, HI) October 10, 2025 — As Halloween approaches, Hawaiian Eye Center is urging families across Hawai‘i to steer clear of costumes and eyewear that could lead to a real-life horror story — permanent vision loss. While keeping the fun of Halloween costumes, Hawaiian Eye Center wants […]
Aging Gracefully Means Monitoring Eye Health
Keeping Your Eyes Safe for Healthy Aging Month (Honolulu, HI) September 10, 2025 — As we celebrate Healthy Aging Month this September, Hawaiian Eye Center is advocating for proactive eye care, urging adults 50 and over to make vision health a top priority in their aging journey. “Vision is one of the most important senses […]
For Back-To-School, Keep Your Keiki’s Eyes Safe
August is Children’s Eye Safety Awareness Month (Honolulu, HI) August 11, 2025 — As students prepare to head back to school, eye care professionals are reminding parents that clear vision and healthy eyes are essential for academic success. With 80% of learning in a classroom delivered visually, a child’s ability to see clearly directly impacts […]
Celebrating the 4th of July Holiday Safely
June is National Fireworks Safety Month (Honolulu, HI) July 1, 2025 — From keiki to kupuna, 4th of July celebrations are a time for family, friends, and holiday fun. But few things are more important than your eye safety – especially when handling or watching fireworks. June is National Fireworks Safety Month. Nationwide, the majority […]
Keep Your Eyes and Vision Healthy During the Summer
June is designated as Cataract Awareness Month While you may have heard of cataracts, did you know that 5% of people over the age of 40 are impacted by the eye disease, and 45% are diagnosed over the age of 70? The eye condition, a clouding of the eye’s natural lens that can cause blurred […]
For Mother’s Day, Give the Gift of Healthy Eyes
Tips & Tricks to Keep Your Vision Healthy While we may give flowers, chocolates, and a nice gift for Mother’s Day, consider making an eye exam appointment for the mother in your life this month. As we age, the prevalence or risk of eye conditions and diseases increases. Approximately 37 million adults in America have […]
Protecting Your Eyes at Every Age
Eyes Safety Essentials for April’s Sports Eye Safety Month Each year, over 100,000 people are hurt by sports-related eye injuries. About 13,500 of these injuries result in permanent vision loss. In support of Sports Eye Safety Month this April, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) reminds athletes everywhere that the vast majority of sports-related eye […]
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 […]