These days, you may be spending more time at home than ever before. Learn what hazards to avoid around your home that could endanger your eye heath and cause home eye injuries. Common Eye Injuries at Home Approximately 94,000 eye injuries occur because of a product used at home. Experts say wearing safety glasses and…
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Home Remedies for Simple Eye Problems
Many eye problems require an ophthalmologist’s medical knowledge from years of clinical and surgical training, but there are simple eye problems that you can treat safely at home. Here are a few eye problems that can respond to home treatment, with tried and true remedies. Treating Black Eyes at Home You can usually treat a black…
Home Remedies to Reduce Dry Eye Symptoms
At some point, nearly everyone experiences that gritty, uncomfortable feeling when their eyes become too dry. But for some people, dry eye is more than a temporary annoyance. It is an ongoing problem called ocular surface disease that demands constant management. Ocular surface disease is a very common disorder. It happens when your eyes don’t produce…
Over-the-Counter and Home Remedies for Bloodshot Eyes
Most of us have experienced bloodshot or red eyes. They can look unpleasant, with pink or red streaks in the parts of your eyes that are usually white. Bloodshot eyes can also be uncomfortable—with itchiness, tearing, and burning all common symptoms. What Causes Red or Bloodshot Eyes? Various irritants can cause vessels on the eye…
Protect Your Vision this Summer with Fireworks Safety
Every Independence Day, millions of Americans gather together to celebrate liberty and witness the spectacle of a fireworks display. It’s great fun to see those colorful patterns of light in the sky. However, all too often, fireworks cause injuries that prevent people from enjoying the experience ever again. A great number of the accidents…
Don’t Leave Your Eye Protection In The Dugout
Baseball is a favorite springtime sport for many children and adults. When that sunshine hits the grass and a crisp spring breeze is in the air, baseball enthusiasts gather their bats, helmets, and gloves and hit the field. Unfortunately, too many people forget to pack one of the most important pieces of safety gear –…
Five Tips for Protecting Your Eyes on The Job
Safety in the workplace involves much more than avoiding slips, falls, and heavy lifting. It also includes taking precautions to protect your eyes. It is important that you wear appropriate eye protection to stay on the job and out of the emergency room. Each day, about 2,000 workers in the United States sustain a job-related…
Give the Gift of Eye Safety
Everyone knows that famous line from A Christmas Story – “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!”. While Ralphie didn’t shoot his eye out, his Red Ryder carbine action two-hundred shot range model air rifle was still a dangerous toy that could have damaged more than just his glasses. While exchanging gifts this season, keep your…
What to Consider When Buying Sunglasses
Sunglasses are often considered a fashion accessory, or something to make you look “cool”, but they’re actually very important in protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays. Here’s five quick tips on what you need to consider when buying sunglasses, and don’t worry, you can still find something that does both protect your eyes and…
Eye Exam Month – End the Summer on a Healthy Note
Even though summer is shortly coming to an end, the sun is still out and UV rays haven’t gotten any less harmful. It is important to take precautions to guarantee your eye health and transition into the fall with great vision. Start with an eye exam. August is National Eye Exam Month. According to the…