May is Healthy Vision Month

May is Healthy Vision Month, a national eye-health observance established by the National Eye Institute (NEI) in May 2003. Healthy Vision Month is designed to elevate vision as a health priority for the US by promoting the importance of early detection and treatment, as well as the use of proper eye safety practices, in preventing vision loss and blindness.

Click here to read original article published on May 06, 2013 in the Optometry Times.

One of the most important things optometrists can do is to encourage people to schedule a comprehensive dilated eye exam

·      Volunteer to give a talk to coaches and parents of local Little League teams about how to prevent eye injuries in their children this summer and year-round.

·      Partner with a local hardware store to give a talk to their customers about the importance of protective eyewear when doing home improvement projects.

·      Work with local senior centers, assisted-living facilities, or other community organizations that serve older adults to inform people about eye health.

Stay updated on eye health information, and how to take care of your eyes, and if it’s been more than a year since your last eye exam, please feel free to drop in to any 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore® location or schedule an exam online. We have over 4000 thousand frames to choose from and we’re known for having “a frame for every face and a price for any budget®.” We also have in-house optometrists that are available for full eye examinations.