Category: Eyes & Vision
Xmas toy safety tips from Seattle Children’s
“Parents should remember that children don’t perceive toys the same way we do and often don’t use them as we might expect . . .If a toy can be misused, chewed on, eaten, swallowed or thrown at someone, it will be.”
The ups & downs of blood pressure
Almost 30% of Americans have high blood pressure. Valley Medical Center’s Dr. Anusha Iyer tells you how to take control of your blood pressure and work towards a healthier you by adopting healthy habits and setting the right goals.
Finding cures for rare diseases: Film and discussion, Dec. 13th
NWABR’s Community Conversation Series this month will include a showing of excerpts from the soon to be released film RARE, a documentary about the struggle to find new treatments for Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome (HPS), a rare genetic disorder.
Decorative contact lenses: Is your vision worth it?
Laura Butler paid $30 for her decorative lenses and $2,000 in medical bills. And she nearly lost an eye.
Your aging eyes: how you see as time goes by
You can’t prevent all age-related changes to your eyes. But you can take steps to protect your vision and reduce your risk for serious eye disease in the future.
‘Lucky 13’ Tips for a Safe Halloween
Whether you’re goblin or ghoul, vampire or witch, poor costume choices—including decorative contact lenses and flammable costumes—can haunt you long after Halloween if they cause injury.
Light & Depression: How eyes can make us happier — free lecture
Tuesday, October 12, noon at Harborview Medical Center.
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