As September draws to a close, I’d like to point out that October is Eye Health Month*. As an organization that works with people with terrible eye problems, Operation Eyesight feels strongly about blindness prevention. We are motivated by the fact that many eye problems occur because of late diagnosis. That’s a big issue in… Continue reading Parents – don’t overlook your kids’ eye health
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For us, it’s easy to get an eye exam
Last month, just before leaving town for some international meetings, I had a message on my phone reminding me it was time for my annual eye exam. After making a note to book an appointment upon my return, I left home confident that I would be able to get the eye care I needed. I… Continue reading For us, it’s easy to get an eye exam
What about eye glasses? Part 1
Here’s something that may surprise you: having limited vision is almost as bad as being completely blind. Think about it. If all you see are dim shapes, you’re not going to be able to get around easily, work or take care of yourself. And like blindness, low vision or visual impairment is a big problem… Continue reading What about eye glasses? Part 1