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Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide. It affects more than 3 million people in the United States—nearly half of whom are unaware they have the disease. During Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, The West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology
WVAEPS and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urge making eye health part of a daily work wellness routine
On-the-job safety goes well beyond avoiding slips, falls, and heavy lifting. Caring for your eyes should be a high priority and part of an overall workplace wellness routine. This is important because each day, about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment.
With the holiday shopping season now in full swing, West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in reminding the public of certain safety guidelines when choosing the perfect gifts for little ones in their lives. A number of recent studies have shown that some popular toy types are commonly associated with childhood eye injuries. These include air guns and other toys that shoot projectiles, high-powered lasers, and sports equipment.
The International Association of HealthCare Professionals is pleased to welcome VK Raju, MD, FRCS, FACS, Ophthalmologist, to their prestigious organization with his upcoming publication in The Leading Physicians of the World. He is a highly trained and qualified ophthalmologist with a vast expertise in all facets of his work, especially Cataract Surgery, Lasik Surgery, and Corneal Transplant.
WVAEPS and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses
SAN FRANCISCO – October 20, 2016 – Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a Halloween costume’s fright factor, but wearing them without a prescription could result in something far more terrifying – blindness.
Fireworks sales will be blazing across the country from now through the Fourth of July. As retailers begin their promotions, the West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons joins the American Academy of Ophthalmologyin shining a light on this explosive fact: the number of eye injuries caused by fireworks has more than doubled in recent years.
The West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons urges people to learn their risk factors for blinding eye disease .
Approximately 2.7 million Americans have the potentially blinding eye disease glaucoma, but only half are aware of it.
Meanwhile, glaucoma incidence is on the rise. Researchers predict that glaucoma will affect as many as 6.3 million Americas by 2050.
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