Protecting your eyes during outdoor activities is crucial to prevent potential injuries. Carrie Smith, OD, a clinical instructor in the UAB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, emphasizes ...

Employers must commit time, energy and resources to purchasing and providing PPE to their employees. Yet, an estimated 2,000 work-related eye injuries occur every day in the United States, with ...

Amid the lively festivities of Holi, parents must remain vigilant about eye safety, particularly for children who wear contact lenses. Dr. Hardik Parikh highlights that the vibrant colors, often laden ...

Holi 2026: Sunglasses can provide some protection for your eyes from Holi colours, but are they a guarantee? Here's the lowdown.

From flying debris and chemical splashes to radiation, dust, and high-pressure equipment, industrial environments expose workers to eye hazards every day. Understanding these risks—and using the right ...

Laser work and similar operations create intense concentrations of heat, ultraviolet, infrared, and reflected light radiation. A laser beam, of sufficient power, can produce intensities greater than ...

Your eyes feel like sandpaper by 3 PM, and you’ve got that familiar throb behind your temples again. Sound familiar? You’re not alone in this digital-age struggle that’s affecting millions of people ...

More than a year ago, Jenn Morrone went to her dentist for a root canal. As she sat in the chair waiting for the routine procedure to begin, she wasn't offered eye protection, and this would have ...

Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, nutrition and finding new approaches to chronic health problems. Expertise Public health, new wellness ...