Our COVID-19 Guidelines
Posted by: Center for Sight New York in Blog
Center for Sight is here to support but we have some guidelines below! Expect changes to eye exams and procedures during the pandemic You should wear a mask to your appointment. If you do not have a mask, one may be provided for you. The clinic may ask you to wait outside, or in your […]
Read MoreWatch Out For Diabetic Retinopathy
Posted by: Center for Sight New York in Blog
If you have diabetes, take a few minutes to learn about diabetic retinopathy. It’s the most common form of diabetes-related eye disease and the leading cause of blindness in working-age Americans. Taking an active role in managing your diabetes can help prevent vision loss from diabetic retinopathy. Stay Informed Diabetic retinopathy is one of several […]
Read MoreWhat is Cataracts?
Posted by: Center for Sight New York in Blog
We are proud to be the first in central and Northern NY to offer the most advanced technology in cataract surgery. Cataracts are one of the leading causes of visual impairment in the world. A cataract is a clouding or opacity of the natural lens inside the eye. The lens is located just behind the […]
Read MoreWorld Sight Day
Posted by: Center for Sight New York in Blog
Today is World Sight Day, one of the most important days in the eye health calendar. According to CDC, approximately 12 million people 40 years and over in the United States have vision impairment, including 1 million who are blind, 3 million who have vision impairment after correction, and 8 million who have vision impairment due to uncorrected refractive error. World Sight Day is an opportunity to […]
Read MoreEye Care Safety At Work
Posted by: Center for Sight New York in Blog
Create a safe work environment Minimize hazards from falling or unstable debris. Make sure that tools work and safety features (machine guards) are in place. Make sure that workers (particularly volunteers) know how to use tools properly. Keep bystanders out of the hazard area. Evaluate safety hazards Identify the primary hazards at the site. Identify […]
Read MoreTips For Eye Home Safety
Posted by: Center for Sight New York in Blog
Fact: Almost half of the eye injuries that happen each year happen at home! That means that, in the places people should be safest, they’re still getting over a million eye injuries a year. The good news is that eye injuries are easy to prevent, so let’s take a look at the measures we can […]
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