Avoiding Devastating Eye Injuries This 4th of July
Safety Tips During Fireworks-heavy Holiday As Fourth of July celebrations approach, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding Hawaiʻi residents that fireworks are not toys and can cause life-changing injuries in an instant. Each year, Americans spend hundreds of millions of dollars on consumer fireworks, yet these colorful displays contribute to more than 9,000 injuries […]
Protect Your Sight: Prioritize Eye Health During Healthy Vision Month
Prioritize Your Eyes for May’s Healthy Vision Month Over 36 million Americans are living with one or more serious eye conditions that can lead to vision loss or blindness, including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. In recognition of Healthy Vision Month this May, Hawaiian Eye Center urges Hawaii residents—especially seniors—to take proactive […]
The Importance of Sports Eye Safety at Every Age
Protect Your Vision This April for Sports Eye Safety Nearly 14,000 people every year suffer from permanent vision loss due to a sports eye injury. In recognition of Sports Eye Safety Month this April, Hawaiian Eye Center urges Hawaii residents—especially seniors and active community members—to take simple but critical steps to protect their eyesight. With […]
Eye Safety Tips to Prevent Injuries On the Job
Taking Precautions for Workplace Eye Wellness Month Workplace-related eye injuries impact over 20,000 Americans every year – accidents that can cause permanent eye damage or even blindness. March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, an annual observance to bring attention to eye health and safety in the workplace. As many workplaces rely on special equipment or […]
Protect Your Vision During AMD Awareness Month
Taking Preventative Steps for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss among older Americans, but thanks to major medical advances over the past decade, AMD is more manageable than ever before. During AMD Awareness Month this February, Hawaiian Eye Center is encouraging everyone to take an […]
The Risk of Glaucoma As Our Eyes Age
The Value of Routine Eye Exams During Glaucoma Awareness Month Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the United States, and it poses a serious risk to older adults. What makes glaucoma especially dangerous is that it often has no noticeable symptoms in its early stages. For Glaucoma Awareness Month this […]
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 […]