April: Sports Eye Safety Month
April 17, 2019
More than 25,000 people seek treatment for sports-related eye injuries each year. The good news is that almost all of these injuries can be prevented. Whatever your game, whatever your age, you need to protect your eyes!March: Workplace Eye Wellness Month
March 17, 2019
As more people of all ages increase the amount of screen time, through computers, tablet devices, smartphones, etc., the risk of digital eye strain also increases. Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest volunteer eye health and safety group, has declared March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month to provide employers and employees with free information on topics ranging from eye strain to eye safety in industrial settings, in order to promote eye health at work.Most Americans Unaware of One of the Leading Causes of Blindness Among Seniors
February 5, 2019
Age-Related Macular Degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness among seniors, affecting approximately 2.1 million people nationwide . By 2050, it is expected that the number will more than double to 5.4 million . People may be putting themselves at unnecessary risk of vision loss by...Become a part of the Spokane Eye Clinic team!
January 8, 2019
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.Really, Toy Guns Are Dangerous for Your Eyes
December 14, 2018
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.
