In addition to being Sports Eye Injury Prevention Awareness Month, September is also Baby Safety Month. Sponsored by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), Baby Safety Month is designated as a time for educating parents of young children, as well as caregivers, on all things related to keeping little ones safe in and around theRead more…
As a parent, you are well-aware of the many bumps and scrapes you little one is prone to receiving. The more active and independent kids become, the higher the chances they might end up with an injury of some sort. Your child’s eyes require special attention in the event of an injury, though, eye lidRead more…
Kids often become more interested in their appearance by the time they reach middle school. So it’s around this time that it’s common for kids to ask to trade their glasses in for contact lenses, especially if they feel a little self-conscious about wearing glasses. If your child’s eye doctor has given your childRead more…
Prevent Blindness America has announced the state winners for the Most Beautiful Eyes contest. A national winner will be selected from this beautiful group. The winner of the contest will receive a a $25,000 college scholarship and for one year, will be the face of the “Star Pupils” program, the national children’s eye health andRead more…
Did you know that many children’s eye injuries happen while riding in a vehicle? You can easily prevent your children from sustaining any eye injuries while on the road. Courtesy of Prevent Blindness America, check out these excellent tips on how to protect your children from receiving eye injuries while in the car. When inRead more…
