75% of Americans need some form of vision correction1. Get a better understanding of the widespread need of vision care, the impact it has on the economy and how routine vision plays a critical role in the early detection of many chronic health conditions.

There are many healthcare issues specific to women, and eye health is no exception. Women have higher rates of eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. They also have a higher prevalence of dry eye and may experience changes in vision related to pregnancy and menopause.

Technology has had a profound impact on nearly every aspect of our daily lives, especially how we shop. Over the past decade, the percentage of eCommerce sales has grown by double digits each year, and it’s not slowing down, according to eMarketer.

As we age, changes occur with our vision. Some of these changes are perfectly normal and may not signify cause for alarm, while others can have a life-changing impact. Some of these changes may come without any symptoms and can have the ability to affect our vision and quality of life permanently.

It’s painful, frustrating, and affects nearly five million Americans age 50 and older, 60 percent of whom are women—particularly menopausal women. We are talking about dry eye.

Taking good care of your eyes can help you maintain good overall health. See the full infographic below and click on it to see a PDF version.

In order to safely wear decorative contacts during Halloween or when dressing up throughout the year, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends following these guidelines.

Each year, thousands of Americans visit emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries. Thirty-five percent of those injured are under the age of 15. Regulations have helped make fireworks safer, though inherently they remain potentially hazardous.

By developing these simple habits, you can help protect your eye health.

Whether an injury is suffered at the workplace, playing sports, or from doing projects around the home, it is extremely important to be able to recognize an eye injury when it happens.

Autumn can be a wonderful time of year for many. But for those with allergies, fall also means the misery of red, itchy, watery eyes, dark circles, swollen eyelids, and even pink eye and other eye infections. If you suffer from fall eye allergies, there are several things you can do to get relief safely […]