As we enjoy the summertime outdoors engaging in activities such as hiking, gardening, swimming, and home maintenance projects it’s important to consider the effects of the sun and protecting your eye & vision health! July is healthy vision month and while spending time outdoors and getting exercise are vital, so are your eyes. The American […]
Author: Monica Perlmutter, OTD, OTR/L, SLCV, FAOTA
Summer Eye & Vision Safety
As we enjoy the summertime outdoors engaging in activities such as hiking, gardening, swimming, and home maintenance projects it’s important to consider the effects of the sun and protecting your eye & vision health! July is healthy vision month and while spending time outdoors and getting exercise are vital, so are your eyes. The American […]
UV Safety Month
This summer likely finds many people spending even more time outdoors engaging in activities that allow for social distancing such as hiking, gardening, and home maintenance projects. Think about UV safety while you are spending time outside. The American Academy of Ophthalmology and National Eye Institute offer the following recommendations that can be followed to protect your eyes […]