Back to School Readiness for Your Kids
School’s nearly in session! Time to set aside swimsuits, say goodbye to lazy days, and shop for back-to-school supplies. It’s also the time for annual physicals for many students to ensure they’re in the best condition for learning. But often overlooked, are comprehensive eye exams. According to a recent report by Prevent Blindness, the nation’s…
Focus on: Nystagmus
Nystagmus is a rare condition that involves rapid, uncontrollable eye movements that could cause them to go up and down (vertical nystagmus), side to side (horizontal nystagmus), or in circles (torsional nystagmus). According to the Cleveland Clinic, it can be a condition you’re born with, develop as a child, or one that you acquire over…
National Sunglasses Day! Focus on Sports
As summer brings warmer weather and more time outside, we’re excited to announce that All About Eyes is joining National Sunglasses Day on Thursday, June 27. Alongside The Vision Council, the major advocate for the optical industry, we’ll highlight the importance of sports sunglasses for protecting eyes from harmful sun rays and enhancing outdoor fun….
May: Healthy Vision Month
Vision loss can be a devastating situation for people. The gradual (or sudden) inability to complete everyday tasks like you used to can leave you feeling frustrated, anxious, and isolated. During the month of May, the National Eye Institute is promoting Healthy Vision Month with the goal of raising awareness on mental health issues surrounding…
On April 8, a total eclipse of the sun by the moon will cross over the United States starting in Texas, and traveling through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. According to the National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA), this will be the last total solar…