Summer has arrived and while the sun is shining bright, it’s a golden time to highlight July as UV Safety Awareness Month! By taking proper precautions and following some of these steps, you can enjoy the sun the right way, without having to worry about getting any of the risks that come …
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Cataract Awareness Month
In support of Cataract Awareness Month, WVEC encourages everyone to take charge of their eye health and preserve their sight by receiving a Comprehensive Eye Exam.
Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month! Read about 5 key things women should know about their vision and eye health here!
Happy World Optometry Day!
World Glaucoma Week!
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is crucial for good vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over age 60. Scheduling regular eye exams with your eye doctor so this …
National Save Your Vision Month!
Join West Virginia Eye Consultants and the National Eye Institute in celebrating by encouraging your friends, family, and others to make their eye health a priority in 2021!
Age Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month
January Glaucoma Awareness Month
Use It, Don’t Lose It!
Still have money in your Flexible Spending Account? Don’t lose it!
December is Safe Toys Awareness Month
December is Safe Toys Awareness Month! Nearly 254,000 toy-related injuries were treated in the U.S. emergency rooms in one year. Before you buy this holiday season, learn which toys could cause a potential eye injury. Click here for details: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/news/buying-safe-toys