Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month! This month, South East Eye is answering common questions parents have about their children’s eye health. When should children receive their first eye exam? Parents should have their children’s eyes examined during well-child visits starting at around age three. During this exam, your child’s eye doctor will… Read More
Keeping Your Eyes Safe from Fireworks
In the month surrounding the Fourth of July, an average of 280 people go to the emergency room each day with fireworks-related injuries. This July, South East Eye encourages our community to take care when using backyard fireworks. H1: Fireworks safety 101 Every year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission publishes an annual report about fireworks-related… Read More
Cataracts: Myths and Facts
June is Cataract Awareness Month! Every year, the organization Prevent Blindness America along with the American Academy of Ophthalmology encourages Americans to be mindful of the signs and symptoms associated with cataracts. This year, we’ve decided to outline several common myths about cataracts. Have you heard any of these before? Myth: Cataracts only affect older adults Cataracts… Read More
Happy Health Vision Month!
Did you know that most vision problems are preventable? Every May, the National Eye Institute (NEI) celebrates Healthy Vision Month, an awareness campaign designed to encourage healthy, sight-saving habits. This year, NEI is focusing on young adults between the ages 25 to 35. While people in this age group typically have healthy vision, it’s important… Read More
Which sport causes the most eye injuries?
April is Sports Eye Safety Month. This month, South East Eye encourages all our patients to wear proper eye protection when participating in athletic activities. Potential eye injuries that can result from sports include corneal abrasions, orbital fractures, detached retina, and even cataracts. In some instances, people have even had their eyes dislodged from their… Read More
