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https://invisionmag.com/aoa-consumer-alert-otc-eye-color-changing-drops/

AOA Consumer Alert: OTC Eye Color Changing Drops The alert comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to a company producing these products.

https://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/discover/article/seniors-with-vision-loss-are-at-a-greater-risk-of-secondary-health-issues-1/

Seniors With Vision Loss Are at a Greater Risk of Secondary Health Issues Healthy Aging Month is almost here, and with it comes calls for those over 65 years old to get a thorough eye exam. As people age, several vision health concerns begin to emerge such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts. Not only can these vision problems lead to los...

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/a-quick-surgical-procedure-can-permanently-change-your-eye-colour-but-experts-warn-it-s-not-without-risk-1.7010764

A quick surgical procedure can permanently change your eye colour, but experts warn it’s not without risk Coloured contacts, which cover the coloured part of the eye with a tinted lens, have been used for cosmetic reasons since the 1940, but cosmetic surgery to make a colour change permanent is a more recent phenomenon.

https://www.htworld.co.uk/news/medtech/preventing-vision-loss-associated-with-space-travel/

Preventing vision loss associated with space travel Scientists are teaming up with astronauts to help prevent space-related eye health problems including the need for new glasses and vision loss.

Contact Lens Institute | Advancing safe and effective contact lens and lens care products The U.S. industry association leading initiatives that properly assess, enhance, promote and balance contact lens and lens care industry welfare and growth.

Wearing + Caring for Contact Lenses: Bausch + Lomb Learn about the different types of contact lenses and how to properly care for and wear them.

If you wear contacts, take steps to prevent eye infections. Always wash your hands before you put your in or take them out. This , learn more about caring for your contact lenses: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/contact-lenses

One of the best ways to help students succeed in the classroom is to make sure they’re seeing clearly. ✏️ Prevent Blindness has info to help put kids on the path to a lifetime of healthy vision: https://preventblindness.org/free-resources-childrens-eyes-vision

Ask a Scientist: Eyes at Night Updated version of this video: https://youtu.be/A8NwE9Qg-9YDr. Cheri Wiggs explains what our eyes do while we sleep and why we can't see colors well in the d...

Hey parents! 👋 Want to show your kids some cool eye tricks? We’ve got a bunch of optical illusions for them to try — check ‘em out: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/nei-for-kids/cool-eye-tricks

Simple, daily steps can keep your eyes healthy. Start by protecting your eyes from the sun by wearing sunglasses — even on cloudy days! Learn more: https://www.nei.nih.gov/about/news-and-events/news/protecting-your-eyes-suns-uv-light

What happens during a kid's eye exam? Getting an eye exam for the first time can be stressful for kids, but we've got you covered! Show your child this video to explain what an eye exam is, why i...

Conjuntivitis aguda | National Eye Institute La conjuntivitis aguda causa inflamación y enrojecimiento en el interior del párpado y parte blanca del ojo. Síntomas, riesgo y cuándo ver a un doctor.

https://www.wsfa.com/video/2024/08/11/signs-your-child-might-need-an-eye-exam/

Signs your child might need an eye exam Signs your child might need an eye exam

https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2024/august/081324-harrison-diabetic-retinopathy-study

New UH Study Targets Early Signs of Vision Loss in Diabetic Patients $3.3 Million Research Could Unlock Early Detection Methods to Prevent Blindness

Non-sterilized water, even tap water, has germs that can stick to your contacts and harm your eyes! 💧 If water gets on your contact lenses, throw them away or disinfect them overnight in contact lens solution. Learn more…
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/contact-lenses

DYK? Without early detection and treatment, uncorrected vision disorders can impair child development, interfere with learning, and even lead to permanent vision loss.

Help us put your child on a path towards a lifetime of healthy vision. Visit PreventBlindness.org/your-childs-sight for more information.

Learning and vision are directly linked and extremely important in school-age children, which makes getting an eye exam a top priority for back to school. Read the article below to learn more. https://www.allaboutvision.com/parents/learning.htm

If your kids’ schedules are packed with sports, make sure to protect their eyes while they’re out there! ⚾ 🎾 🏊 This and Safety Month, learn more about protective eyewear for kids’ sports: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/nei-for-kids/protective-eyewear

As the 2024 roll on, it’s a great time to reflect on how clear vision can enhance both athletic performance and daily experiences. Here’s to making the most of every moment! 🏆🏅

August is Children’s Vision and Eye Health Awareness Month!

DYK? 1 in 2 youth with diabetes may develop diabetes-related retinopathy 12+ years after diagnosis.

To learn more, visit: Prevent-Blindness.org/juvenile-diabetes.

Physical activity can help keep eyes healthy! 💪 This and Safety Month, encourage your kids to stay active. And learn more tips about keeping your kids’ eyes healthy from our friends at National Parent Teacher Association: https://ptaourchildren.org/tips-for-kids-eye-health/

¡El polen está en el aire! Las al polen pueden irritar a los ojos y causar alérgica. Aprenda más: https://www.nei.nih.gov/espanol/aprenda-sobre-la-salud-ocular/enfermedades-y-afecciones-de-los-ojos/conjuntivitis-aguda

Our shows tiny, tube-like protrusions called primary cilia on cells of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) — a layer of cells in the back of the eye. Primary cilia are essential for the retina’s ability to sense light.

Los deportes y la seguridad de los ojos: recomendaciones para padres y maestros | National Eye Institute En Estados Unidos, la mayoría de las lesiones oculares en los niños ocurre mientras practican deportes. Tipos de protección ocular y cuándo usarlos.