Eye Protection at Home
Ninety percent of eye injuries can be prevented with appropriate eye protection. Many people perform their daily chores without even thinking about the risk of […]
Read MoreEye Injuries: Are All Toys Safe for Children?
An estimated 11,000 toy-related eye injuries occur in the United States, each year. When purchasing toys for your children keep in mind that many toys […]
Read MoreWhat Is a Corneal Abrasion?
Corneal abrasions (scratches) account for approximately 1.5 percent of eye injuries each year. The cornea is the clear, outermost layer of the eye that is […]
Read MoreUnequal Pupil Sizes (Anisocoria)
The pupil is the black hole in the center of the iris— the part that gives your eye its unique color. The pupil controls the […]
Read MoreWhat to Do for a Black Eye
What is a black eye? A black eye is medically termed a periorbital hematoma, or a collection of blood (hematoma) located in the tissues around […]
Read More8 Tips to Protect Your Child’s Vision
Visual health is crucial for all aspects of life— seeing, learning, and connecting with others. Follow these tips to protect your child’s eyes and developing vision, […]
Read MoreWhat to Do in an Eye Emergency
What is an eye emergency? An eye emergency is any situation that poses a threat to a child’s eye health or vision. Eye injuries account […]
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