Wednesday June 27th is National Sunglasses Day! Sunglasses keep your eyes healthy by protecting them from harmful UV rays. To prevent UV-related eye damage, sunglasses should become part of each day’s “out-the-door” routine. UV damage is cumulative, occurring over a lifetime of exposure. Children are extra vulnerable, so get them in the habit of wearing…
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Four Tips to Make Sure Kids’ Eyes and Vision Are ‘Grade A’ This School Year
With back-to-school time around the corner, parents will be scrambling to buy new school supplies and clothes. As they tick off their long list of school to-dos, ophthalmologists are reminding moms and dads not to neglect one of the most important learning tools: their children’s eyes. Good vision and overall eye health are vital to…
August is Back to School Month
With summer vacation coming to an end, August marks the start of a new school year. This month we will focus on eye health and going back to school. Eye Health Tips for High School and College Students Students face special challenges to the eyes when they are under academic performance pressure. Lack of sleep,…
June is Cataract Awareness Month
June is Cataract Awareness Month and according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. As we age, the natural lens inside our eyes becomes opaque and hardens. The more mature the cataract, the more difficult it can be to successfully remove during surgery…
Computer Vision Syndrome
The New York Times: Computer Vision Syndrome Affects MillionsBy JANE E. BRODY MAY 30, 2016 Follow the 20-20-20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at something 20 feet away. Read more here.
Lunch and Learn Series: Treatment of Glaucoma
At the Kansas City Eye Clinic we have started a new lunch and learn series in which one doctor presents a current topic to the staff in his/her specialty. Our goal is to educate the staff on eye disease, new technology, and treatments in our evolving eye care world. On this blog, we want to…
Dr. Bodker Receives AAO Achievement Award
This year Dr. Fred Bodker was recognized by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) with a 2015 Achievement Award. Dr. Bodker has contributed to the Academy through publications, presentations, and other areas of service throughout his career. We are proud and honored that Dr. Bodker is a partner in the Kansas City Eye Clinic. You…
Doctors and Staff go to Annual Meeting
Each year the American Academy of Ophthalmology holds their annual meeting. All of ophthalmology comes together to learn, teach, and explore the latest surgical techniques, treatments, and technology at these meetings. In conjunction with the doctor’s meeting, the American Academy of Ophthalmology Executives and the Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology hold their…