September is Sports and Home Eye Safety Month
Andrea Fisher reports that Prevent Blindness America notes over 40 000 sports related eye injuries yearly, many under 18, with one third in ages 5 to 14. Football and volleyball pose risks. polycarbonate shields from Nike Under Armour and Oakley help prevent injuries. Eye protection and prompt medical care reduce permanent vision loss.
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Lenses a viable option to avoid laser surgery
In the Chron story a medical expert argues that lenses can be a good choice to avoid laser surgery. The piece outlines scenarios where eyewear or lens implants may suit patients seeking alternatives to laser correction.
Ortho K as a safe alternative to LASIK
Orthokeratology uses gas permeable lenses worn overnight to reshape the cornea and reduce dependence on glasses or contacts. The technique is reversible, with myopia returning after lens removal, and is being used to slow childhood progression of myopia in older children. Prices for both eyes range from 1800 to 2200 dollars, with replacement lenses about 500 dollars.
Safe face painting dos and don’ts for children
Guidance on choosing eye safe makeup for kids includes checking label ingredients and FDA color additive lists, testing on skin first, avoiding fluorescent colors near eyes, not sleeping in makeup, and seeking medical advice if reactions occur. Optometrist Andrea Fisher of North Coast Eye Care cites local address and advises CAERS reporting to FDA if adverse events.
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North Coast Eye Care
Cooper Foster Park Road
Amherst
Fisher
FDA
Fdas Center For Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
CAERS
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Fda.gov
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