Vision Health – what you need to know in the new year
Posted by: Jeffrey T. Lynch, M.D., M.P.H. in Well Vision
As we begin another new year in the St. Croix Valley, it’s a natural time to refocus on our health. Most people recognize the importance of visiting a primary care physician for routine checkups and seeing a dentist for regular cleanings. But regular visits to your eye doctor are just as essential. Comprehensive eye exams…
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Eye Safety in the Workplace
Posted by: Sean M. LaVallie, O.D. in Well Vision
Each year, there are over 20,000 cases of work-related eye injuries in the United States alone as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. These cases of ocular trauma comprise an estimated 10- 20% of all occupational injuries. These eye injuries are categorized by the following modes: contact with objects/equipment (64.7%), exposure to harmful…
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