Hundreds of thousands of American workers suffer an eye injury on the job each year, costing an estimated $300 million collectively for medical care, lost productivity and worker’s compensation. To shed light on this significant issue, eye care providers like Hattiesburg Eye Clinic annually recognize March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month. “The vast majority of […]
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As we get older, many of us find it harder to read fine print or to see clearly at night. But these limitations on vision are more an inconvenience than a concern, and most turn to reading glasses or progressive lenses to make up for it. But there’s a much more serious form of vision
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Today in the United States, around 3 million adults—most over forty—contend with the serious sight-robbing disease, glaucoma. What’s even more disturbing, though, is that most eye care providers expect that number to increase significantly over the next decade. “Glaucoma continues to be a leading cause of blindness in the U.S.,” says Dr. Adam Quinn, a
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We don’t want to put a damper on the holidays, but accidental injuries do occur between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Driving, cooking, or even putting up decorations can be a source for trauma—especially involving the eyes. And, particularly for kids: According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, around 1 in 10 eye injuries are
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October is Eye Injury Prevention Month, and vision care providers across the country are getting the word out about the importance of protecting eyesight from harmful accidents. Because eye injuries are a leading cause of visual impairment, eye safety is a high priority, especially in the workplace. But job sites aren’t the only places where
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Here’s some great news: With average life expectancy in the U.S. increasing by nearly ten years over the last half century, more of us are living longer. As a result, however, age-related health problems are also on the rise—including eye diseases that lead to poorer vision. Most people experience some decline in their vision as
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Physical changes are an inevitable part of aging. That includes one particular vision problem: By age 50 most people are already developing cataracts, the clouding of the natural eye lenses. “Cataract formation is something we all contend with in varying degrees as we get older,” says Hattiesburg Eye Clinic ophthalmologist Stoney Williamson. “At what point
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Oscar-winning (and tough-as-nails) actress Bette Davis once owned a pillow with the aptly embroidered saying, “Old age ain’t no place for sissies.” It’s true: Health challenges tend to increase as we get older. But you can take steps now to protect your well-being in the future—including for your eyesight. First, the bad news: According to
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Once upon a time, people bought their eyeglasses or contact lenses from a local optical store–and more than likely from their vision care provider. But times have changed dramatically over the last few decades with national chains and online retailers offering an array of eyewear. But Hattiesburg Eye Clinic’s Optical Department is not only surviving
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Just over half of the roughly 15 million high school students in the U.S. participate in a sport. Unfortunately, many will suffer sports-related eye injuries: More than 40,000 such injuries occur each year, and younger athletes make up a large percentage of them. Sports-related eye injuries run the gamut, from corneal abrasions to more serious
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