November is dedicated as the American Diabetes Month and even more specifically, brings awareness to how diabetes affects the eyes. Diabetic Retinopathy is a condition that can develop in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The longer a patient has diabetes, the higher their risk of developing this condition.

As the week begins for National Teen Driver Safety week, it is important for parents and other adults to discuss safe driving with the teenagers in our lives. Driving is a huge rite of passage for many young people and gives them a great sense of freedom. But with this freedom comes great responsibility.

The safety and health of children’s eyes is always a priority at VisionFirst. And because August is National Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month, we thought it beneficial to review some tips to keep young eyes safe. This means everything from proper safety eyewear to managing the environment in which your children play and live.