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Category: Eye Safety

Keep your eyes safe this Halloween!

Posted by: Larson Eye Care in Eye Health, Eye Safety on October 1, 2019

Halloween Eye and Candy

Halloween is an exciting holiday for children and adults alike. Fun costumes, scary movies, deliciously spooky snacks… what’s not to love? This Halloween, Larson Eye Care encourages our community to practice safe and healthy habits. Below, check out some of these eye safety tips for Halloween as recommended by the American Optometric Association! Bring a… Read More


Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

Posted by: Larson Eye Care in Eye Health, Eye Safety on August 8, 2019

child trying on glasses

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month! This month, Larson Eye Care is answering common questions parents have about their children’s eye health. When should children receive their first eye exam? Parents should have their children’s eyes examined during well-child visits starting at around age three. During this exam, your child’s eye doctor will… Read More


Keeping your eyes safe from fireworks

Posted by: Larson Eye Care in Eye Health, Eye Safety on July 8, 2019

fireworks cake independence day

In the month surrounding the Fourth of July, an average of 280 people go to the emergency room each day with fireworks-related injuries. This July, Larson Eye Care encourages our community to take care when using backyard fireworks. Fireworks safety 101 Every year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission publishes an annual report about fireworks-related injuries… Read More


Which sport causes the most eye injuries?

Posted by: Larson Eye Care in Eye Health, Eye Safety on April 8, 2019

sports equipment

April is Sports Eye Safety Month. This month, Larson Eye Care encourages all our patients to wear proper eye protection when participating in athletic activities. Potential eye injuries that can result from sports include corneal abrasions, orbital fractures, detached retina, and even cataracts. In some instances, people have even had their eyes dislodged from their sockets…. Read More


Five New Year’s Resolutions for Healthy Vision

Posted by: Larson Eye Care in Eye Health, Eye Safety on January 8, 2019

New Years celebration

It’s a new year! Have you figured out your resolutions yet? Below, we’ve listed five resolutions you can follow for better eye health. Which of these can you see yourself accomplishing in 2019? Wear sunglasses Sunglasses aren’t just a fashion accessory – they’re also an important way to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful… Read More