Workplace eye wellness is a priority for every employee and supervisor, but do you know how to prevent injury and illness at work? Eye injuries in the workplace cause 20,000 incidents each year,1 resulting in $300 million in losses to…
As the years go by, preventing center vision loss—or age-related macular degeneration—is as easy as getting an annual comprehensive eye exam. While macular degeneration can cause severely impeded vision, permanent blindness is not a risk. However, simple activities like reading,…
A miniscule buildup of blind spots, especially near the nose in the peripheral vision, is one of the first red flags of the debilitating eye disease known as glaucoma. Left untreated, glaucoma can cause blindness and the vision loss that…
Giving toys and gifts at Christmas can be one of the highlights of the season. But not all toys are created equal when it comes to eye safety. This December is safe toys and celebrations month1, prompting us to take…
Do you suffer from diabetes? At Colorado Ophthalmology Associates of Denver, CO, the month of November is focused on the education and prevention of diabetic eye disease. Diabetes creates a higher risk of vision loss from diseases such as diabetic…
Almost half of all eye injuries occur at home and most of them are preventable. Protecting your vision starts at home and October is the month1 where the ophthalmologists at Colorado Ophthalmology Associates of Denver, CO, would like to remind…
If you or your child is enrolled in sports this fall, taking a moment to consider sports eye safety to protect against corneal abrasions, retinal tear or detachment, cataract, traumatic iritis and fractured eye socket.1 These traumatic injuries can lead…
It’s back to school time again and parents everywhere are scrambling for all the right supplies, activities and schedules to make the year go as smoothly as possible. While you are thinking about your child’s well-being, don’t forget to consider…
Eye injuries are nothing to wink at, and half of all accidents involving eye damage occur at home.1 This is Eye Injury Prevention Month, and that’s why the board-certified ophthalmologists at Colorado Ophthalmology Associates of Denver, CO, have taken a…
It’s that time of year when patriots young and old look forward to celebrating the 4th of July with an impressive amount of fireworks, food and fun. But Independence Day fun can quickly turn to fear when fireworks go sideways.…
