Prevent Blindness declared that April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, a time to focus on the unique eye health concerns that women face. Women are more likely to develop many major vision problems than men, including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, dry eye, glaucoma, refractive error, and thyroid eye disease. To bring awareness to…
As an optical practitioner, you know that your patients rely on their eyewear to provide clear vision and protect their eyes from harmful UV rays. However, even the highest-quality lenses can suffer from scratches, smudges, and other damage that affect their appearance and functionality. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to maximize the…
Optometry is a diverse field with a wide array of technology and equipment needed to run a successful practice. To ensure you can provide the best eye care possible, it’s important to have all the right tools at your disposal. Explore what optometry equipment will help you succeed as a practitioner and get insight into…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now being used more often in various industries, and the eyecare and optometry fields are no exception. From detecting vision problems to assisting with diagnoses and treatment plans, AI has the potential to transform the way optometry and eyecare are practiced. Join us as we explore the current and potential uses…
Stress is part of life, but when it becomes excessive, it could result in health issues such as vision problems. When a patient is anxious or highly stressed, their body releases high adrenaline levels, which can cause eye pressure, blurred vision, and more eye and vision problems. Why Stress Affects Vision Chronic stress is associated…
Diabetic eye disease (DED) is a severe medical condition that can lead to vision loss if left untreated. DED is the leading cause of blindness among adults 20-74 years old in the United States. This month, we encourage you to use this time to educate your patients about DED, and its risk factors, schedule comprehensive, dilated eye…
October was named Contact Lens Safety month by the non-profit Prevent Blindness, and the goal is to help providers to keep the eyes of their contact-wearing patients safe. Here are some ways you can be sure to educate your patients. The easiest step to preventing eye infection from contact lenses: wash your hands. Reminding patients to wash…
According to Prevent Blindness, approximately 25,000 sports-related eye injuries were treated in 2021. Non-powder guns, arrows, darts, and slingshots had the highest number of injuries, while winter sports had the lowest. Prevent Blindness, the country’s top eye health nonprofit, collected data from different sources that show eye injuries from sports happen at all ages. The number…
Optometrists and Optical Professionals take an oath once they graduate from school to serve their communities in their professional capacities to the very best of their ability. “Changing Life Through Lenses Day” is one example of an initiative where the optometrist community works to curb poor vision regardless of a person’s socio-economic status. Initially, “Changing…
We made some virtual rounds on the interweb and drew a list of trends in eye health care that optometry doctors and other eye care physicians will find insightful. Let’s kick things off with trend #1. 1. Eye care professionals want efficiency in their practice As global trade and supply chains recover, vision care practices are…
