June is Cataract Awareness Month!
June 3, 2025
Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. If not treated, cataracts can lead to blindness. In addition, the longer cataracts are left untreated, the more difficult it can be to successfully remove the cataract and restore vision. During Cataract Awareness....
Parents: Here are 5 Steps to Protect Your Young Athletes’ Eyes
May 13, 2025 |
Athletes! From basketball to racquetball, from youth leagues to the pros, players need to protect their eyes. Spokane Eye Clinic and the American Academy of Ophthalmology are reminding the public that the best defense against potentially blinding sports-related injuries is wearing protective eyewear.
May is Healthy Vision Month
May 6, 2025
Approximately 37 million adults in America have age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma, all of which can cause visual impairment or blindness. However, recent studies show that making healthy choices and getting regular eye exams can help reduce a person’s risk of vision loss. In support of Healthy Vision Month...
April is Sports Eye Safety Month
April 2, 2025
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 is Workplace Eye Wellness Month
March 4, 2025
Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest volunteer eye health and safety group, declares March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month to promote eye health in work the workplace.
