Tears are crucial to your eye health. This special mucus lubricates and keeps the eyes hydrated. It also washes foreign objects away to protect the eyes.
Promoting Better Eye Safety in the Workplace
Did you know that about 2,000 workers each day sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment in the United States? Add that to around 15,000 power tool- and welding equipment-related eye injuries per year, you have nearly 1 million Americans who have lost some degree of sight due to work injuries. It’s more […]
The Truth Behind Common Macular Degeneration Myths
February is age-related macular degeneration (AMD) awareness month. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in people who are 50 years or older in the country. But despite being prevalent among older adults, not everyone is fully aware of the disease, leading to several misconceptions and half-truths that surround it. Today, we lay out the […]
Vision vs. Eyesight: What’s the Difference?
The terms “vision” and “eyesight” are often used interchangeably, but as eye doctors and other professionals know, though these words are connected, they don’t necessarily have the same meaning.
Why Is It Important to Use the Right Sports Eye Safety Gear?
There was a time when athletes rarely wore eye protection when doing sports, which meant that sports-related injuries were common. Coaches and players have since become aware that wearing protective eye gear really helps in several ways, whether they play in the major leagues or the little league.
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