January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
January 3, 2024
More than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase....
Become a part of the Spokane Eye Clinic team!
December 19, 2023
Spokane Eye Clinic is a community of people dedicated to the care of people from around the region and their vision. Start a rewarding new career with Spokane Eye Clinic and discover the joys of helping others see the same beautiful world you do! Check out our current openings on our website.
How to Clean Your Glasses (Safely!)
December 8, 2023
Follow these tips to clean your eyeglass lenses and frames without risk of scratching the lenses or causing other damage. These same tips apply for cleaning sunglasses, safety glasses and sports eyewear...
Top Tips for Choosing Safe Toys this Holiday
December 6, 2023
No one chooses gifts with the intent to harm, but some popular children’s toys can cause serious injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 200,000 toy-related injuries are treated in emergency rooms annually, and almost half of these injuries affect the head or face.
Really, Toy Guns Are Dangerous for Your Eyes
November 12, 2023
Some people think Nerf darts are safe because they’re ‘soft.’ But three patients at the heart of a medical report all had days or weeks of pain and blurred vision from toy dart injuries.The report, published in BMJ Case Reports, reinforces what that the American Academy of Ophthalmology has said many times. Projectile toys are not safe. The three cases, treated at Moorfield’s Eye Hospital in the United Kingdom, underscore the serious nature of eye injuries during playtime.
