Vision is a gift—seeing a child’s face light up with joy, watching a spectacular sunrise, looking out over a mountain vista are all beautiful sights we can enjoy. Considering how precious good vision is to you and your loved ones, taking some time to learn how to protect that vision is a worthwhile investment. The…

What is your favorite sport to play–football, soccer, baseball, martial arts? Chances are, your favorite sport is on the list of dangerous activities for eye safety.1 The month of April is Eye Safety Month and it’s the time to focus on the best prevention for eye injuries—safety goggles, safety shields or safety glasses. With such…

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 both the employee and the company.2 Eye injuries and eye strain can contribute to long-lasting…

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, sewing, or driving can be difficult with center vision loss. February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration…

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 has occurred is permanent. The most common cause of serious eye conditions, glaucoma requires an…

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 a closer look at gift giving. The ophthalmologists at Colorado Ophthalmology Associates of Denver, CO,…