As we joyfully welcome the arrival of summer — and what looks like a particularly celebratory 4th of July — we are looking forward to sunny days with friends, lazy BBQs, and the occasional fireworks. This makes June the perfect time to remind everyone about the risks that fireworks pose to eye health so that …
The American Academy of Ophthalmology dedicates each month to recognizing and raising awareness around one or more important eye health issues. In 2013, US nonprofit, Prevent Blindness officially declared June to be Cataract Awareness Month to educate the public on cataract’s causes, symptoms, preventions, and treatment. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the …