10 Tips for Summer Eye Care
Summer is almost here, whether you’re hanging out in the backyard pool, at the beach or spending quality time outdoors with family, it’s important to remember your eye safety — no matter how much fun...
View ArticleJune is Cataract Awareness Month
National Cataract Awareness Month is celebrated in June. The awareness campaign promotes information about the eye condition that is the leading cause of treatable vision loss in the U.S. Yes, this...
View ArticleBlue Light: What Is It And How Does It Affect Your Eyes?
What Is Blue Light? Blue light, also known as high-energy visible (HEV) light, is a color in the visible light spectrum that can be seen by human eyes. These wavelengths of visible and non-visible...
View ArticleBack to School – Why Eye Exams are Important for your child!
Summer is almost over and it’s back to school season! As parents, many of us are busy ensuring our kids are ready and prepared for the new school year; worrying about school supplies, new clothes, and...
View ArticleSeptember is Healthy Aging Month
Healthy Aging Month is an annual health observance designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older. Aging is a process that brings many changes. Vision loss and...
View ArticleSave Your Vision Month –
Save Your Vision Month is here. We at DEF remind you to prioritize your eyes in 2024 In honor of Save Your Vision Month, here are some everyday things you can control to help “Save Your Vision”. Enjoy...
View ArticleHow To Protect Your Eyes During the April 8th Solar Eclipse
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, the last time a total solar eclipse will be viewable from the continent until 2033. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes...
View ArticleMay is Healthy Vision Month
Vision loss can have a major impact on every part of life. Having a visual impairment can create challenges in performing everyday tasks, and the stigma around losing vision can be isolating — causing...
View ArticleDEF’s Vision Legacy Society
We extend a heartfelt invitation to you to forge a vision legacy! Join the Discovery Eye Foundation’s Vision Legacy Society! By including us in your estate planning, you can make a significant impact...
View ArticleUNDERSTANDING YOUR EYE PRESCRIPTION
If you need eyeglasses, it is because you were diagnosed with a refractive error during your eye exam. This means your eyes have trouble focusing and images can appear blurry. Types of refractive...
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