How You Can Prevent Diabetic Eye Disease
November is National Diabetes Month in the United States. Diabetes is a growing health concern that affects more than 30 million people across the country, according to a report available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also...
Children’s Vision & Learning Month
August is globally-recognized as Children’s Vision and Learning Month – A back-to-school goal of bringing awareness to parents and educators about the critical link between vision and learning. VisionandLearning.org tells us the visual system is responsible for 75-90%...
Vision Screenings vs Eye Exams – Which is best?
Preparing for back to school is more than just school clothes and supplies. Schools require vision screenings and dental visits. However, vision screenings do not tell the whole story. Your child may ‘pass’ a school vision screening, but still have an...
Children’s Eye Helath and Safety Month
Dr. Ericksen during children's eyewellness exam. August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. It’s a time where we focus on eye-related concerns that impact children and highlight the importance of eye exams for kids of all ages. During Children’s Eye...
July is UV Safety Awareness Month
July is UV Safety Awareness Month, and no wonder! With the summer sun out in full force, it’s now more important than ever to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. During this month, people who have suffered from UV ray damage and their loved ones are encouraged to...
HOW TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND CARE FOR YOUR EYEWEAR
Performance eyewear and helmets help us enjoy our favorite outdoor activities, but without proper care even the best products can deteriorate. Properly cleaning your eyewear and helmet can prevent damage and prolong their lifetime. Read on to learn how to best...
Is Your Vision Insurance Costing You Money?
Vision Plans Don't Have Your Best Interests In Mind! Prices are rising on everything for everyone, from gas, to food, to entertainment. Everyone is looking to see how and were money can be saved. Where do you start? Did you know that one of your employment...
Concussions & Head Injuries
Concussions are more and more frequently reported in the news. At Beyond Vision LNK we hope to bring awareness to parents and athletes about mild concussion impact on health and function. A concussion is defined as when there is a rapid acceleration or...
Happy 4th of July
Celebrate!!! 4th of July is a time for you to celebrate your independence and freedom to choose what you do and when you do it. Many families celebrate by spending time outdoors with water sports, golfing, grilling, and most of all fireworks! I like to...
Be A School Advocate For Vision & Learning
A child’s greatest visual development occurs from birth to 9 years of age. An increase in digital device use for school, enjoyment, and communication along with shutdowns that have kept many children inside is compounding an already significant health concern of...