Wisconsin summer is in full swing, and we at the Council hope you are able to spend some time outdoors and enjoy the warm weather. While you’re outside, it’s important to protect your eyes from the sun. Sunglasses don’t just make you look cool; they are vital in protecting your eyes from UV rays and… Continue Reading Protect Your Eyes Outdoors This Summer with Sunglasses!
When a patient was referred to optometrist Dr. Kallie Harrier’s office at UW Health, they were expecting a fairly basic procedure. They had been experiencing headaches for some time, and after several tests came back inconclusive, their primary care doctor recommended seeing Dr. Harrier to see if their headaches were related to their eyes. An… Continue Reading Be Proactive About Vision Changes During Save Your Vision Month
When you buy a blood pressure meter or blood glucose monitor from the Sharper Vision Store, you’re probably ready to use it right out of the box. But the reading on your new medical device may not be the same as the reading you would get at a doctor’s office. When buying medical equipment from… Continue Reading Remember to Calibrate Your Medical Devices
February is Low Vision and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, designated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology to encourage people to seek help when they notice changes to their vision. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss for older adults, with around one out of three people age 75 and older diagnosed nationally.… Continue Reading Early Detection of Age-Related Macular Degeneration is Key to Getting the Most Out of Your Vision
Winter is here, and in Wisconsin that means a few months of potentially slippery sidewalks and street crossings. But just because you live in a cold climate doesn’t mean you have to avoid walking to where you need to go. Here’s an article we first published in November of 2022 that contains some great tips… Continue Reading With the Right Preparation, Winter Conditions Need Not Be Dangerous and Disorienting
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Around 38 million people across the country have diabetes, including around one out of every 11 Wisconsinites. According to the VisionServe Alliance’s Big Data Report on Older Adults, about 22% of people with vision loss over the age of 65 in Wisconsin have diabetes, compared to around 17% of those… Continue Reading Stay Confident with Healthy Eating Habits This Holiday Season
The holiday season is almost here, and while wintertime can be a joyful time of connection, it can also be a time of stress for many people. Presents need to be bought, meals need to be prepared, and gatherings need to be planned. For some, the holiday season can bring up hard emotions and memories… Continue Reading Find Healthy Stress Management Skills This Holiday Season
September is Falls Prevention Month, a time to highlight ways to avoid tumbles and the harm they can bring. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and even death in Wisconsin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Wisconsin had the highest fall death rate among older adults in the… Continue Reading Standing Tall During Falls Prevention Month
The 4th of July is just around the corner, which means people across the country are preparing their grills for burgers and brats and buying fireworks to celebrate our nation’s independence. While fireworks can be fun, they can also be extremely dangerous, and every year thousands of people are hospitalized due to firework-related injuries. July… Continue Reading Protect Your Vision When Setting Off Fireworks
As we age, it can be harder to make connections with those around us. According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, over one-third of adults 45 and older across the country report feeling lonely, and nearly a quarter of adults 65 and older are considered socially isolated. June 10 – 14 is… Continue Reading Global Loneliness Awareness Week Highlights Importance of Social Connection
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Wisconsin summer is in full swing, and we at the Council hope you are able to spend some time outdoors and enjoy the warm weather. While you’re outside, it’s important to protect your eyes from the sun. Sunglasses don’t just make you look cool; they are vital in protecting your eyes from UV rays and… Continue Reading Protect Your Eyes Outdoors This Summer with Sunglasses!
When a patient was referred to optometrist Dr. Kallie Harrier’s office at UW Health, they were expecting a fairly basic procedure. They had been experiencing headaches for some time, and after several tests came back inconclusive, their primary care doctor recommended seeing Dr. Harrier to see if their headaches were related to their eyes. An… Continue Reading Be Proactive About Vision Changes During Save Your Vision Month
When you buy a blood pressure meter or blood glucose monitor from the Sharper Vision Store, you’re probably ready to use it right out of the box. But the reading on your new medical device may not be the same as the reading you would get at a doctor’s office. When buying medical equipment from… Continue Reading Remember to Calibrate Your Medical Devices
February is Low Vision and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, designated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology to encourage people to seek help when they notice changes to their vision. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss for older adults, with around one out of three people age 75 and older diagnosed nationally.… Continue Reading Early Detection of Age-Related Macular Degeneration is Key to Getting the Most Out of Your Vision
Winter is here, and in Wisconsin that means a few months of potentially slippery sidewalks and street crossings. But just because you live in a cold climate doesn’t mean you have to avoid walking to where you need to go. Here’s an article we first published in November of 2022 that contains some great tips… Continue Reading With the Right Preparation, Winter Conditions Need Not Be Dangerous and Disorienting
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Around 38 million people across the country have diabetes, including around one out of every 11 Wisconsinites. According to the VisionServe Alliance’s Big Data Report on Older Adults, about 22% of people with vision loss over the age of 65 in Wisconsin have diabetes, compared to around 17% of those… Continue Reading Stay Confident with Healthy Eating Habits This Holiday Season
The holiday season is almost here, and while wintertime can be a joyful time of connection, it can also be a time of stress for many people. Presents need to be bought, meals need to be prepared, and gatherings need to be planned. For some, the holiday season can bring up hard emotions and memories… Continue Reading Find Healthy Stress Management Skills This Holiday Season
September is Falls Prevention Month, a time to highlight ways to avoid tumbles and the harm they can bring. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and even death in Wisconsin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Wisconsin had the highest fall death rate among older adults in the… Continue Reading Standing Tall During Falls Prevention Month
The 4th of July is just around the corner, which means people across the country are preparing their grills for burgers and brats and buying fireworks to celebrate our nation’s independence. While fireworks can be fun, they can also be extremely dangerous, and every year thousands of people are hospitalized due to firework-related injuries. July… Continue Reading Protect Your Vision When Setting Off Fireworks
As we age, it can be harder to make connections with those around us. According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, over one-third of adults 45 and older across the country report feeling lonely, and nearly a quarter of adults 65 and older are considered socially isolated. June 10 – 14 is… Continue Reading Global Loneliness Awareness Week Highlights Importance of Social Connection
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