By Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 11:23 AM
In 2011,
Jason Esterhuizen was involved in a car accident that left him completely blind. He was 23, and studying to become a pilot. Last year, Esterhuizen became one of six blind patients to receive Second Sight's
Orion, which he says allowed him to see his birthday candles for the first time in seven years. Head over to
OneZero to read Esterhuizen's full story, and learn more about how Orion is changing his life.
By Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 11:03 AM
Each year, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is designated
Giving Tuesday to encourage charitable giving across the nation. This year, as they have in the past,
RestoringVision is transforming Giving Tuesday into Giving Sight Day, and aiming to raise $40,000 to change 50,000 lives. RestoringVision is just one of many vision-related organizations who will take part in Giving Tuesday this year—head over to
their website to learn more about how you can make a difference.
By Staff
Monday, November 18, 2019 3:06 PM
This week, the
Ontario Association of Optometrists is sharing snapshots from #OptometryWeek2019. Throughout the week, local leaders have been
visiting optometrists in their constituencies to learn more about what they do, and why it's so important. Take a look at the Ontario Association of Optometrists'
Twitter account to get a larger look at the full week.
By Staff
Friday, November 15, 2019 10:56 AM
Researchers from the Universities of Cardiff and Bristol in the United Kingdom have just brought us one step closer to developing a
genetic test that could identify children who are at risk of developing myopia. To create the test, researchers "analysed genetic differences in more than 700,000 individuals, allowing them to come up with a score to predict an individual’s genetic risk of myopia," according to
Cardiff University. Head over to
Cardiff University News to learn more about this test and what it could mean for the future of myopia management.
By Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2019 10:03 AM
Yesterday, World Diabetes Day, marked a day dedicated to spreading awareness about the millions of people around the world dealing with diabetes every day. Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults, so, as part of World Diabetes Day and Diabetes Awareness Month, Prevent Blindness is sharing
a series of resources for ECPs and optical retailers to help with early detection of diabetes and more. Head over to
Vision Expo's Twitter account to learn more.
By Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 12:30 PM
Yesterday,
World Kindness Day, was an opportunity for everyone to slow down and pass a little kindness along. We all know that being on the giving and receiving end of kindness makes us feel better, but there may be more to it than just that. According to the
BBC, being kind might just help us live longer as well. Head over to the
BBC to learn more about how kindness can improve our overall wellbeing.
By Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 2:17 PM
In
Turkana, Sightsavers' trachoma trackers are screening and treating communities to stop the spread of blinding trachoma. From now through January 9, 2020, the U.K.'s Department for International Development is matching donations to Sightsavers, up to £2 million. Head over to
Sightsavers to learn some more, or to make a donation.
By Staff
Monday, November 11, 2019 12:29 PM
When it comes to eyecare for veterans, the
American Foundation for the Blind is storied. Founded in 1921 to advocate for soldiers blinded during World War I, the Foundation has been working for and with veterans for nearly 100 years now. Yesterday, in honor of Veterans' Day, the Foundation shared
a look back at their history, their mission, and their accomplishments, including Helen Keller's work with the Foundation. Head over to the Foundation's
blog to learn a little more.
By Staff
Friday, November 8, 2019 2:28 PM
Last week, Japanese women took to
Twitter to defend their right to wear glasses to work. According to
Bloomberg, some employers in Japan are allegedly refusing to allow women to wear glasses, citing dress-codes and customer satisfaction. Head over to
Bloomberg to learn more about this situation, and how women in Japan are pushing back.
By Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2019 10:11 AM
The days are getting shorter, meaning most of us are spending more time in the dark, and may be finding that our nighttime commutes are spent fully in the dark. Driving at night brings a variety of challenges to the table, many of which have to do with trouble seeing properly, and may send patients to their optometrists with complaints. To help, the
AOA has compiled a
list of resources for ECPs to provide patients who complain of difficulty driving at night, all available online
here.
By Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 2:40 PM
Yesterday was
#NationalStressAwarenessDay. While most of us know that stress can take a toll on our physical health, many people do not associate vision loss with too much stress. However, the two may have some relation—last year, a study in
The EPMA Journal indicated a potential link between stress and vision loss. Head over to
The EPMA Journal to learn more about this potential link, and take some time today to de-stress for yourself.
By Staff
Monday, November 4, 2019 1:22 PM
There's no question about it:
Daylight Saving Time is polarizing. Whether you love it or you hate it, though, the changing of the clocks can wreak havoc on your sleep schedule, which, in turn, can wreak havoc on all areas of your life. If you're having a little trouble getting back on track after the time change, head over to the
CDC's blog for some advice on how you can reset your sleep schedule and make the most of this Daylight Saving Time.
By Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019 3:59 PM
Most of us have probably heard the
old adage that you should feed a cold and starve a fever—but how true is it? According to the
Cleveland Clinic, not quite. The problem lies in the fact that "a cold is an actual illness and a fever is a symptom." Head over to the
Cleveland Clinic to learn a little more about this old adage, what parts of it still stand up, and what the best things to eat for a cold are.
By Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019 2:32 PM
This week, Queen Elizabeth
honored ECPs at Buckingham Palace as part of a special event celebrating the work done by the
Diamond Jubilee Trust. Some of the ECPs she met include ophthalmologist Hazel Shillingford-Ricketts; Sucheta Kulkarni, ophthalmologist; and Hillary Rono, ophthalmologist. Take a look at
A Lasting Legacy, the trust's new book, or watch their
film, to learn more about the Diamond Jubilee Trust's achivements.