Ophthalmologists are Medical Doctors (M.D.) or Doctors of Osteopathy (D.O.) who specialize in the medical and surgical care of the eyes and in the prevention of eye disease and injury.
A recent survey found that only half of Americans see an eye care professional on a regular basis. Here’s what the other half needs to know.
April IS ... Sports Eye Safety Month
Different activities and sports carry varying levels of risk for eye injuries, making it essential to use the appropriate protection for each situation. Regular eyeglasses are not designed for impact and can even worsen injuries if they shatter. For sports such as basketball, racquet sports, soccer, and field hockey, athletes should wear protective eyewear made with shatterproof polycarbonate lenses that meet ASTM or CSA racquet sports standards. In higher-impact sports like ice hockey and lacrosse, helmets with a polycarbonate face mask or wire shield approved by organizations such as the Hockey Equipment Certification Council or CSA are recommended. It’s important to note that boxing and full-contact martial arts pose an especially high risk for serious eye injuries, and there is currently no fully effective form of eye protection for these activities.
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The
IAO PAC is an important part of the lobbying effort of the Indiana Academy of
Ophthalmology and we need your support to make it effective. The IAO PAC provides us with the opportunity to advocate on behalf of patients and all Hoosiers.
Nearly 250 Indiana Ophthalmologists have come to the indisputable
conclusion that membership in the IAO is one of the wisest and most affordable
investments they’ve made in the future of their patients, their practice and
their profession.
