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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]