Everyone’s favorite summer holiday is just around the corner as the United States gets ready to celebrate another birthday on the Fourth of July. One of the most traditional ways to celebrate Independence Day is with fireworks. You’ve probably already noticed the stands popping up just outside the city limits. Fireworks are fun but they […]
Safe Toys and Celebrations Month Aims to Prevent Holiday Eye Injuries
Don’t let an eye injury ruin a child’s holiday season. Put safety first when selecting gifts for children. That’s the message from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, which has declared December as Safe Toys and Celebrations Month. Each year, several thousand children under the age of 15 are rushed to emergency rooms all over the […]
UV Safety Month: Let’s Protect Your Eyes from UV Radiation
Berkeley Eye Center wants everyone to know that July is UV Safety Month. UV stands for Ultraviolet Radiation. The sun radiates energy all along the spectrum — the sunlight we see, the heat we feel, and some, like UV radiation, that can have detrimental effects on the human body. In addition to sunburn and skin […]
Keep Your Eyes Safe In The Workplace
Every day across the U.S., more than 2,000 people suffer a job-related eye injury. Of these people, 1 in 10 will miss work to recover from the injury, and about 10 to 20% will suffer temporary or permanent vision loss. Prevent Blindness America marks March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month to draw attention to this […]
Nobody Wants an Eye Injury for Christmas
Happy holidays from Berkeley Eye Center! The holiday season is upon us — which means it’s time to start shopping for Christmas. We’re sure your kids have already given you a list of everything they want this year. When you’re out doing your Christmas shopping, we urge you to carefully examine each item on their […]
Helpful College Student Eye Care Tips
Fall semester is underway for colleges in the Houston area. Between classes, studying, friends, work and football games, we know your days are full, but it’s still important to remember to take care of your eyes and look after your eye health. The following easy college student eye care tips can help you keep your […]
Consider Eye Safety When Buying Toys and Gifts
The holiday season is in full swing, and people across the nation are will be heading out to do their Christmas shopping. When it comes to gift-buying for the children on your list, eye safety should be a top concern. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports an estimated 254,200 toy-related injuries were treated at […]
Take Time to Consider Home Eye Safety
Last year, more than 193,000 adults and children were treated in Emergency Rooms across the U.S. for eye injuries that occurred in the home. This data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s National Electronic Injury Surveillance System also shows that many of the injuries were caused by common items used around the house, such as […]
Keep Eyes Healthy With These Fireworks Safety Tips
On Saturday, millions of Americans will celebrate Independence Day with friends and family. For many of them, fireworks will play an integral role in the celebration. While fireworks can be lots of fun, especially for kids, they can also present serious safety concerns that many people aren’t aware of. In a 2012 report, the U.S. […]