Retina Disease
The retina is the tissue-paper-thin membrane in the back of the eye that acts like the "film" in a camera. The retina collects information from the images projected upon it and sends it along the optic nerve to the brain, where it is interpreted and experienced as sight.
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June 26, 2025
The Sun, UV Light and Your Eyes
Summer is here! It's hot outside, and the UV rays are high. Your skin isn't the only thing that needs protection, your eyes do, too! Here are some of the best practices for protecting your eyes this summer...
June 12, 2025
IMPORTANT! Fireworks Eye Safety
The numbers are clear: Fireworks are dangerous, and July 4 is especially risky for eye injuries.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's most recent study on annual fireworks injuries, fireworks caused 8 deaths and 9,700 injuries in 2023. Nearly 66% of fireworks injuries treated in emergency rooms occurred from mid-June to mid-July...
