March is Workplace Eye Safety Month

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Eye injuries at work are surprisingly common – and expensive The personal and economic toll of eye injuries at work is alarming. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20,000 eye injuries occur in the workplace each year. Injuries on the job often require one or more missed workdays for recovery. In fact, the Occupational Safety and […]

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Another Workplace Concern: Computer Eye Strain

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If you work in an office, you probably notice some uncomfortable effects from staring at your computer screen for too long. Digital-related eye strain affects people of all ages. If you spend hours a day using digital devices, you might notice your vision blurs, and your eyes feel achy and tired. You may also find your eyes become dry, […]

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New Feature: What Are You Reading These Days?

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We’ve noticed that many of our patients enjoy reading a good book. We’re collecting recommendations for a “good read,” and we will be sharing them every month in our newsletter. Here’s the first recommendation from a patient: Sudden Death by David Rosenfelt (if you like it, you’re in luck, it’s part of a 25-book series). Have a reading […]

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Debunking Myths & Legends

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Here’s a bit of Irish fun! Let’s get our facts straight by exploring common misconceptions about the holiday.St. Patrick was Irish.Though one of Ireland’s patron saints, Patrick was born in what is now England, Scotland or Wales—interpretations vary widely—to a Christian deacon and his wife, probably around the year 390. According to the traditional narrative, at 16 […]

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