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Could Your Child’s Halloween Costume Lead to Eye Problems?

This upcoming Halloween night, millions of children around the world will suddenly transform into all manner of fantastic creatures. The streets will teem with pirates, tigers, princesses, wizards, and other imaginary beings, intent on amassing as many treats as possible. With any number of costuming choices and techniques—and a little imagination—any kid can become whoever …

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Could Your Child have a Problem With Their Eyesight? Here’s What You Need to Know

“Older” eyes seem to garner most of the attention concerning vision care—and for good reason. As we age, our risks for eye diseases like cataracts or macular degeneration tend to rise dramatically. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be concerned for “younger” eyes: Although eye disease occurrence among children is much lower than in adults, …

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Hattiesburg Eye Clinic’s Advanced Cataract Treatment Saved One Woman’s Eyesight

When Lawrie Wallace noticed her vision getting blurry, she underwent an eye exam. The results confirmed her fears—she had a cataract. That would be a concern for anyone, but more so for Wallace: A childhood accident had already left her blind in one eye. Now, she faced losing sight in her other good eye. “I …

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Who Runs a Greater Risk for Eye Disease—Men or Women? Here’s the Answer

Although vision problems potentially affect everyone on Planet Earth, statistics in general show that women face greater risks than men. Menopause accounts for much of this increased risk, from irritating conditions like chronic dry eye to even more serious diseases. “The hormonal changes occurring during menopause often give rise to a number of eye-related health …

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Are Your Eyes Safe at Work? 4 Tips To Avoid Injuries on the Job

$300 million: That’s the estimated economic impact each year of on-the-job eye injuries. Employers bear the brunt of these costs in medical treatment, lost time and productivity. But workers may also pay a price—in pain, debilitation and even potential visual impairment. And, the most staggering statistic of all? According to many frontline eye care providers, …

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What Do You Need To Know To Avoid Sight Damage From Glaucoma?

An estimated 3 million Americans currently have some form of glaucoma, a serious eye disease that accounts for some 120,000 cases of blindness each year. But there’s something even more stunning about these numbers: Experts estimate only about half of those affected know they have the disease. “We often refer to glaucoma as the ‘silent …

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