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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Seniors – keep an eye on your eyes
In anticipation of Grandparents Day – September 11 in Canada and the US – I’d like to draw attention to vision issues that may affect seniors. If you’re a senior reading this or a grandparent (like I am), you probably already know how important it is to safeguard your vision. If you’re a younger person,… Continue reading Seniors – keep an eye on your eyes
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