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Why Premium Polarized Sunglasses Help You See More, Squint Less

July is National UV Safety Month, an opportunity to think about how you can minimize harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure on both your skin and your eyes. UV exposure not only causes skin cancer, but is also associated with eye conditions including cataracts,...

What Eye Health Risks Can You Inherit from Your Father?

On Father’s Day, we celebrate our dads, grandfathers, uncles, and other fatherly figures who helped shape our lives. Whether your father taught you how to ride a bike or grill the perfect burger, he may also have passed down something less visible: Your risk for...

7 Cataract Myths That Could Put Your Vision at Risk

June is Cataract Awareness Month, an ideal opportunity to clarify fact from fiction when it comes to one of the most common eye conditions that impacts adult vision. Cataracts affect millions of Americans, yet myths about who gets them, what causes them, and whether...
When a Freckle in the Eye Isn’t Just a Freckle

When a Freckle in the Eye Isn’t Just a Freckle

Freckles sprinkled across the nose and cheeks of a precocious child look adorably cute, but what if you have a “freckle” in your eye? Well, don’t panic – in most cases, eye freckles are harmless. In rare cases, however, some specific types of...

AMD Explained: Who’s at Risk and How It Affects Vision

AMD Explained: Who’s at Risk and How It Affects Vision

You’ve probably heard of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). But what is it, who’s at risk, and how does it affect your vision? February is National Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month and also Low Vision Awareness Month. Since AMD is a significant...

6 Bad Vision Habits to Ditch in 2026

6 Bad Vision Habits to Ditch in 2026

It’s time to make your “To-Do” list for 2026, whether that means setting goals or making lifestyle changes for the New Year. But this year, why not consider changing it up and making a “Don’t Do” list for your eyes? When it comes to...

5 Facts to Know About Glaucoma

5 Facts to Know About Glaucoma

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, the perfect time to raise awareness of glaucoma and how it is detected and treated. Glaucoma accounts for 9 to 12% of all cases of blindness worldwide — and is a leading cause of total vision loss in the United States. About...

3 Reasons to Get an Eye Exam Before Buying a VR Headset

3 Reasons to Get an Eye Exam Before Buying a VR Headset

It’s no surprise that virtual reality (VR) headsets are at the top of many holiday wish lists. When you slip on that headset, it transports you to another world: standing at the top of a virtual mountain, flying in a hot air balloon, or battling monsters with a...

Why Your Flex 125 Funds Are More Flexible Than You Think

Why Your Flex 125 Funds Are More Flexible Than You Think

“Use it or lose it” applies to a lot of things in life! Let’s look at how it applies to your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds. Those tax-free funds that you’ve saved all year likely expire on December 31, so your hard-earned dollars could...