This Holiday Season, Give Your Keiki the Gift of Safety
December is Safe Toys and Celebrations Month (Honolulu, Hawaii) December 12, 2024 – Each year, hundreds of children’s eye injuries are caused by toys. For December’s Safe Toys and Celebration Month, Hawaiian Eye Center advises safety while choosing holiday gifts for your keiki this season. The American Academy of Ophthalmology advises parents to be cautious […]
Keeping Your Eyes Safe During Halloween Safety Month
Many costume contacts are not safe or approved – and could cause lasting damage It’s spooky season, and that means costumes, face makeup, and costume contacts: all major risks to our eyes. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) wants to warn the public about costume contact lenses that may not be sterile and could cause […]
Helpful Tips to Maintaining Strong Vision
May is designated as Healthy Vision Month Approximately 37 million adults in America have age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma, all of which can cause visual impairment or blindness. In order to raise awareness, the American Academy of Ophthalmology celebrates Healthy Vision Month every May. At Hawaiian Eye Center, we encourage people to […]
Helpful Tips to Protect Your Eyes During Sports!
April is designated as Sports Eye Safety Awareness Participating in sports and recreational activities is an important part of living a healthy, active lifestyle. Unfortunately, there are also risks that come with these types of activities. Every 13 minutes, an emergency room in the United States treats a sports-related injury, and many of which are […]
10 Tips to Protect Your Eyes When You’re On-the-Job!
Whether you’re working remotely, at a job site, or in an office setting, ensuring eye safety and wellness is paramount. The CDC and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that approximately 2,000 U.S. workers suffer job-related eye injuries requiring medical attention each day. Recognizing the significance of this issue, March is […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Protect Yourself from Sports Related Eye Injuries
April is Sport Eye Safety Month! Every year, roughly 100,000 people are hurt by sports-related eye injuries. Sadly, about 13,500 of these injuries result in permanent vision loss or blindness. In an effort to combat these cases, the American Academy of Ophthalmology has declared April as Sports Eye Safety Month. The Hawaiian Eye Center aims […]
Helpful Tips to Keep Your Vision Safe When You’re On-the-Job!
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month (Honolulu, Hawaii) March 8, 2023—- Whether you’re working from home, on a job site, or in an office, eye safety and wellness should always be a priority. According to the CDC and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), every day, about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain a […]