Navigating Age-Related Macular Degeneration with Preventive Measures and Awareness
February is AMD Awareness Month, and the Hawaiian Eye Center is Here to Help! February marks Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month, and throughout this month, the Hawaiian Eye Center is urging senior adults to increase their understanding of AMD, also known as age-related macular degeneration—a serious degenerative eye disease that can lead to irreversible vision […]
5 Crucial Things to Know About Glaucoma
January is Declared as Glaucoma Awareness Month Start the New Year right by prioritizing not just your physical well-being but also your vision health. As you draft your resolutions for a healthier year, remember that feeling your best includes seeing your best too. To amplify awareness on eye health, January marks Glaucoma Awareness Month, a […]
Promoting Safe Holidays: Essential Tips for Preventing Toy-Related Eye Injuries During Gift-Giving Season
December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month As the holiday season unfolds, the tradition of gift-giving and holiday shopping thrives. Yet, amidst the festive cheer lies an often-overlooked concern—potential harm and accidents resulting from unsafe or age-inappropriate toys or gifts. Shockingly, the Department of Health and Human Services estimates that over 217,000 children require […]
Shedding Light on Diabetic Eye Disease and its Impact on Your Vision
November is designated as National Diabetes Awareness Month The CDC reports that a staggering 34.2 million Americans have diabetes, with an additional 88 million adults having pre-diabetes, making it a significant public health concern. Diabetes is also the leading cause of new cases of adult blindness. Diabetic eye diseases include retinopathy, macular edema, cataracts, and […]
Follow these 3 Crucial tips to Keep Your Eyes Safe This Halloween.
October is designated as Halloween Eye Safety Month! (Honolulu, Hawaii) October 4, 2023—- Spooky season has officially started and as we creep closer to Halloween, we want to make sure everyone is staying safe and protected. While most people are familiar with more general Halloween safety tips, such as looking both ways before crossing the […]
10 Essential Tips to Stay in Control of Your Eye Health as You Age
September is designated as Healthy Aging Month! As we age, the risk for eye diseases and other medical conditions may increase, making it vital to take extra care of our health and vision. To raise awareness to the importance of strong health as we age, September has become National Healthy Aging Month. To do our […]
10 Most Helpful Tips on How to Protect Your Children’s Eyesight
August is National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month! School is starting back up and we want to make sure our keiki’s eyesight is safe and protected! With an increase in computer and screen usage, as well as new germ exposures and transmissible variants in our classrooms there can be serious consequences on our children’s […]
How to Protect Your Eyes from UV Rays This Summer!
July is designated as UV Awareness Month! Summer is in full swing, bringing beautiful warm sunny days to the islands. And while many of us this summer are off exploring through hikes and day trips or cooling off in the ocean of course, make sure to keep your eyes and vision protected! There are some […]
Everything You Need to Know about Cataracts
June is designated as Cataract Awareness Month! According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, over 24 million Americans age forty and over are affected by cataracts. Cataracts develop primarily due to normal aging, however, the longer they are left untreated, the more they will affect vision and lead to eventual blindness. That is why the […]
Summer Foods for Healthy Eyes
May is designated as Healthy Vision Month! Approximately 37 million American adults have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataract, glaucoma, or diabetic retinopathy, and nearly 600,000 people in Hawaii have prediabetes or diabetes, which affects many areas of the body including the eyes! This is why the American Academy of Ophthalmology has designated May as Healthy […]