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Fall Cleanup
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month. For nearly one million people who suffer eye injuries 90% of them could have been prevented with the use of protective eyewear. Men are more likely to suffer an injury due to sporting accidents, working with chemicals and in woodshops, and operating yard equipment without the proper protection.
Think about the things that happen in the fall.
Closing up swimming pools, cleaning windows, and other projects around the house that involve the use of chemicals can lead to injury. … Continue reading
Trick-or-Treating Fun
The pumpkins are out, the leaves are changing, and fall is in the air. Pumpkin patches are in full swing and children’s Halloween costumes are being planned. To boot – 2020 brings about a full moon on Halloween so we want to do our part to keep our little ghouls and goblins out of harm’s way. Trick or Treating can be a fun time for children and families and there are a few tips we’d like to share to keep everyone safe.
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Tips for Healthy Aging
September is National Healthy Aging Month an effort to recognize aging adults. The Healthy Aging® organization was created over 25 years ago to draw attention to the importance of healthy lifestyles for adults, 45-plus. With proper diet and exercise and regular health screenings, each generation is proving that many older adults are vibrant, passionate, and not the image of old age at all. From the Greatest Generation (those now over 93), the Silent Generation (those between 75 and 92), and Baby Boomers (56 to 74) to Gen-Xers (40 to… Continue reading
Childhood Dreams Become Reality
Who says childhood dreams don’t come true? For Dr. Bissell, he knew at an early age he wanted to become an optometrist. Dr. Roger Johnson, a local optometrist became a mentor and longtime friend watching Dr. Bissell grow personally and professionally. Dr. Johnson has since retired and Dr. Bissell purchased the practice in 2013. Since that time, the practice has grown and most recently relocated to their own space located at 4001 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights.
With state-of the-art equipment, new merchandise and an elite staff… Continue reading
Prepare for Flu Season and Conjunctivitis
The 2019 – 2020 flu season is in full swing with the flu and conjunctivitis often going hand in hand. Experts are predicting epidemic levels of cold and flu will continue during peak flu season. It seems like everywhere you turn, someone is sick. For those individuals who received a flu shot your symptoms may not be quite as severe. Nonetheless, proper handwashing can be the key to not spreading those nasty germs.
When we think of the flu, things such as body aches, fever, and… Continue reading
October Is Eye Injury Prevention Month
Skilled carpenter cutting a piece of wood in his woodwork workshop, using a circular saw, and wearing safety googles and earmuffs, with other machinery in the background
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month. Did you know that nearly 2.5 million people suffer eye injuries each year in the United States, and nearly one million people have lost some degree of vision as a result of their injury? Do you always wear protective eyewear when performing home repairs or maintenance?
According to the fifth-annual Eye Injury Snapshot conducted by the American… Continue reading
Halloween Costume Safety Tips
Happy group of children in costumes during Halloween party playing around the table with pumpkins and bottle of potion
From the candy to Halloween costumes, this is a fun-filled time for kids and parents. Although it’s been a warm October, the signs of fall are certainly around us. The leaves on the trees are turning, haunted houses are popping up. There’s a nip in the air, pumpkin patches are in full swing and children’s Halloween costumes are being planned. We wanted to offer a few tips on dressing your little… Continue reading
Night Vision and Driving
Night Vision and Driving
Night vision is the ability to see well in low-light conditions. As we age, we have greater difficulty seeing at night. Did you know that 9 of every 10 decisions you make behind the wheel are based on what you see? A 50-year-old driver may need twice as much light to see as well as a 30-year-old. At age 60 and older, driving can become even more difficult, according to the American Optometric Association. If night driving is challenging, millions of Americans feel the same… Continue reading
Back To School Checklist
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Backpacks, lunch boxes, clothes shopping – it’s back to school time! When you mark off items on your ‘Back-To- School’ checklist, don’t forget to make an eye exam appointment for your child. August is National Children’s Vision Month and the perfect time to talk about the importance of providing the best vision and eye health for your kids. Whether it’s the first time attending preschool or kindergarten or your child’s high school years, it’s important to make… Continue reading
WATERY EYES
Our bodies produce tears to keep our eyes lubricated, and to help remove any foreign bodies. But when the body produces too many tears, or tear drainage is affected, the result is excessively watery eyes. While not necessarily harmful, watery eyes can be troublesome and irritating. Thankfully, this condition can usually be treated quickly and effectively.
Watery eyes are characterized by an excess of tears, which can give the eyes a glassy look, and may result in tears running or dripping from the eyes.
Cold or windy environments are natural… Continue reading