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Much ink is spilled over cataracts and glaucoma, both of which are important topics, but not enough attention is paid to retinal detachments. Retinal detachments are medical emergencies that can result in permanent blindness, and dilation tests are the best tool for detecting this serious problem. A Retinal Detachment Involves the Separation of the RetinaContinue reading “THE IMPORTANCE OF EYE DILATION TESTS FOR DETECTING RETINAL DETACHMENTS”

Most people put off going to the eye doctor until they need new prescription eyewear. This is a mistake because comprehensive eye exams can help you catch and treat potentially serious problems early on. And many eye diseases, like glaucoma or macular degeneration, don’t show any symptoms in the early stages. Your eyes can alsoContinue reading “5 EYE SYMPTOMS YOU SHOULD NEVER IGNORE”

Dos and Don’ts When You Scratch Your Eye People are usually very good at keeping things out of their eyes. Eyelashes help protect the eyes, our reflexes can snap our eyelids closed to block objects and our tears will wash out most dust or dirt that does get by. But accidents can still happen. Housework and sports are common eye injury causes. But even cooking orContinue reading “First Aid for Eye Scratches”

Over 2,000 eye injuries occur each day on job sites across the U.S. and one in ten of those injuries required missed days of works to recover. Of the total amount of work-related eye injuries that occur, 10 to 20 percent will cause temporary or permanent vision loss. While many think that eye injuries onlyContinue reading “MARCH IS WORKPLACE EYE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH”