Happy Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month

Happy Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, August is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month. This observance is especially important because eye health and safety precautions are relevant as soon as a child is born. And did you know that 6.8% of children...
It’s National Dry Eye Month!

It’s National Dry Eye Month!

Did you know that July is National Dry Eye month? And did you know that almost 5 million Americans over the age of 50 suffer from dry eye disease? Dry eye disease occurs when there are imbalances or deficiencies in the tear film of your eyes. This film, which is...
June is Cataract Awareness Month!

June is Cataract Awareness Month!

Did you know that June is National Cataract Awareness Month? Cataract(s) affect more than 24 million Americans over the age of 40 and is an exceptionally common eye condition, especially in the older population. Cataract(s) occur when the lens of your eye(s) becomes...
Suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome?

Suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome?

You’ve heard all about the adverse effects of sitting at a desk all day, but did you know that desk job could also be hurting your eyes? Computer Vision Syndrome (also known as Digital Eye Strain) develops when our eyes are overworked from reading or viewing computer...
3 Tips for Protecting your Eyes for Healthy Vision Month

3 Tips for Protecting your Eyes for Healthy Vision Month

May is Healthy Vision Month, and here at The Eye Institute, we believe that vision health is part of an individual’s overall health management for school, for work, and for life. Being able to see clearly is just as important for a healthy and happy lifestyle as...