Understanding Snow Blindness: How to Prevent a Hidden Winter Danger
Being mindful of protecting your eyes from the sun isn’t limited to the summer months. In fact, winter can be one of the most dangerous seasons for eye-related sun damage.
A What-To-Know Guide for Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma is an eye condition that affects around 4.2 million Americans each year. But early detection and treatment can help to mitigate symptoms and slow symptom progression.
Gift Safety Guide: Protecting Eyes from Potential Holiday Hazards
There are few feelings that are more gratifying than watching the eyes of your loved ones light up when they open a cherished gift. This is especially true with children.
Common Eye Allergies – And How You Can Prevent Them
Don’t let springtime pollen take a toll on your eye health. Follow these helpful tips to mitigate your risk.
6 Ways To Protect Your Eyes From Fireworks
Sparklers – a firework often held by youngsters – burn at more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Online Eye Exams
Get an eyeglass prescription without ever leaving home? An online eye exam sounds appealing, but is it really a good idea? The short answer is “NO.”
Eye Safety During An Eclipse
On August 21, 2017, a near-total solar eclipse will be visible in Montana between the hours of approximately 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. In Billings, the sun will be eclipsed by a whopping 93%. If you’d like to watch this rare astronomical event, it is important to make safety your priority. Even a short glance…
Pool School: Protect Your Eyes While Swimming
Who’s ready to go swimming? The oh-so-cold temps of winter are finally behind us and the official start of summer is just around the corner. That means sun, fun and plenty of time on and in the water. Before you dive in, however, take a few minutes to think about keeping your eyes healthy. How?…
Winter UV Protection
When you think of winter in Billings and our surrounding areas, there are a lot of things that come to mind. Heading to Red Lodge for a ski trip or going sledding with the kids at Pioneer Park. Or maybe it’s pulling out the snowblower to clear the driveway once or twice (or three times)…
It’s All Fun and Games Until…
It’s All Fun & Games Until… Most athletes are no stranger to the risks of injuries and are pretty good at taking the steps needed to prevent them. They train hard, stretch out before the game, and gear up with protective pads, mouth guards and helmets. But how often do we hear about steps taken…