A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics indicates that over 145,000 children and teens are taken into the emergency room for injuries involving medical devices. A quarter of those trips to the emergency room are caused by improper use of contact lenses, such as wearing lenses for too long. Read More >>

Many people who like to exercise enjoy listening to music while they work out. However, it may be difficult sometimes to juggle an MP3 player while jogging on the treadmill or riding a bicycle. Read More >>

In Albany, New York, residents will be able to get a free eye exam if they visit a 45-foot mobile eye clinic this week. The effort is being provided by VSP Vision Care and the Georgia Optometric Association, along with the Samaritan Clinic, according to the Albany Herald. Read More >>

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have conducted a study that suggests that the recent surge in eye ulcer cases may be due to the increase of American citizens wearing contact lenses, according to Fox News. Read More >>

This month parents and students will gather at the Vision Source office in Las Vegas to take in some of the latest eyewear fashion trends for the back-to-school year. The event, titled the Back to School Fall Fashion Trunk Show, will showcase frames and sunglasses for kids of all ages. Read More >>

The international biopharmaceutical company NeoStem has announced plans to work with Harvard Medical School's Schepends Eye Research Institute to focus on research into treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Glaucoma. Read More >>

World Champion jet ski racer Tommy "the Bomber" Bonacci has designed a pair of eyeglasses ideal for his favorite sport. The Bomber Line of "sun-and-safety" glasses are available nationwide and online via the racer's website, according to the Los Angeles Times. Read More >>

While most dieters may be concerned about how foods will affect their weight, few consider how a diet affects one's eyesight. There are many foods one can eat to maintain and enhance vision, according to HealthNewsDigest.com.
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Polaroid Eyewear makes approximately 5 million pairs of lenses for shades every year - but this year they're adding a new design to their collection. The company will be creating 3D lenses that can be used in movie theaters or at home, according to HeraldSctoland.com. Read More >>

During the summer months, it is particularly important to protect one's eyes from the sun's dangerous UV rays. Athletes may be at a higher risk of light damage, as they are likely to spend more time in direct sunlight or on reflective surfaces, such as a pool or blacktop. Read More >>