Early Detection and Treatment Leads to Healthy Eyesight

I t's almost Summer time and most of us are outdoors at work or at play not realizing the potential risks we are putting our eyes through. Accidental eye injury is the leading cause of visual impairment in the United States. About one million people suffer from eye injuries and 90% of these accidents can be prevented.  Everyone should take simple safety measures to prevent serious injuries to the eye.  Protective eye wear should be worn at all times when you are: Cleaning - While working with cleaning products or using chemicals you should always read the instructions carefully.  Many products you use to clean are very dangerous and can cause blindness or permanent damage to your eyes. Working - Objects can fly into your eyes unexpectedly, you should always use precaution.  While working on a car battery acid or sparks from the battery can damage your eyes. Gardening - Harsh chemicals can accidentally splash into the eyes causing damage.  When operating lawn equipment

June is UV Safety Month , and we are reminding patients of the importance of protecting eyes from the sun’s harmful rays.  Sunglasses and a brimmed hat can help protect eyes from UVA and UVB rays.  Long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation can lead to long term damage and vision loss.  All patients are at risk, even children. A number of studies show that exposure to bright sunlight  may increase the risk of developing cataracts, macular degeneration, and benign or malignant growths on or inside the eye.  Like skin, eyes never recover from UV exposure. Sunwear is available to help protect patients from UV exposure.  Polarized lenses, which block sun glare, non prescription and prescription sunglasses, and baby banz protection collection are all available in our optical shop.    We recommend sunglasses that block 100 percent of  UVA and UVB rays to be worn anytime you are outside.  Sunglasses should also wrap all the way around the temples, so the sun’s rays cannot ent