WHY WORKPLACE EYE WELLNESS MONTH IS IMPORTANT
A. It’s very relevant Eye wellness is a topic that is especially relevant in the digital age we live in. Besides specific hazards of injury related to some professions, it is a topic that affects every worker who has to sit in front of a screen. B. It raises our awareness The number of people…
Read MoreWhat Are Cataracts?
Cataracts are cloudy areas that form on the lens of your eye. Your lens is a clear, flexible structure made mostly of proteins (crystallins). As you get older, the proteins in your lens break down, forming cloudy patches that affect your vision. You may feel as if you’re looking at the world through a dirty window….
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Read MoreIt’s Workplace Eye Wellness Month, What Serious Dangers are at Your Job?
THE MOST COMMON WORKPLACE EYE INJURIES INCLUDE: *Over-Exposure to Computer Screens *Small Flying Particles *Blunt Force Trauma *Chemical Burns *Thermal Burns *Radiation *Exposure to Infectious Diseases VISION SAFETY TIPS *When working at a computer, take breaks every 15 minutes to relax the eyes. Sit about 30 inches away from the screen. Try to stay well…
Read MoreDo you have Glaucoma or think you might?
A glaucoma specialist can determine the specific stage of your disease, estimate your risk for vision loss and blindness, and decide whether to initiate treatment. Contact Clarity Eye Center to learn more about glaucoma and schedule a comprehensive eye exam.
Read MoreWorkplace Eye Injuries
Common causes of eye injuries at work include chemicals, eye strain from digital devices, tools, harmful radiation, chemicals, and flying debris like glass or metal bits. Not wearing any eye protection and wearing ill-fitting or improper safety eyewear are the main culprits behind most eye injuries at work. And for those working in an office…
Read MoreMyth: All eye doctors are the same.
Ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians each play an important role in eye care. But their levels of training and expertise are quite different from each other. An ophthalmologist is a medical school graduate with at least 12 years of training, including 4 years of college and at least 8 years of post-graduate medical training. Ophthalmologists are the only eye care…
Read MoreWorkplace Eye Wellness Month
If an eye injury does occur while you’re on the job, see your ophthalmologist at Clarity Eye Center or go to the emergency room, even if you don’t think the injury is serious. Postponing medical attention could result in permanent vision loss or blindness. And in the event of any eye injury—at work —here are some…
Read MoreWorkplace Eye Safety
Over 2,000 eye injuries occur each day on job sites across the U.S. and one in ten of those injuries required missed days of work to recover. Of the total amount of work-related eye injuries that occur, 10 to 20 percent will cause temporary or permanent vision loss. While many think that eye injuries only…
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