Posted by: Arbor Centers for Eye Care in Eye Injuries, Kids
With the holiday toy-shopping frenzy in full swing, chances are there’s a lucky kid or two on your gift list. Of course you want to pick out something enjoyable. But some may pose a serious threat of eye injury to children, especially toy guns. Arbor Centers for EyeCare and the American Academy of Ophthalmology are…
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People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing serious eye diseases, yet most do not have sight-saving, annual eye exams, according to a large study. This is especially timely as Arbor Centers for EyeCare joins the Academy in reiterating the importance of eye exams during the month of November, which is observed as Diabetic…
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According to a national survey released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly two out of three American adults report having eye or vision problems. A significant percentage of them, however, fail to seek medical attention in the form of regular, sight-saving eye exams. In observance of Healthy Aging Month in September, Arbor Centers for EyeCare…
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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 learning….
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The days are longer, the sun is hotter, the beach beckons and out comes the sunscreen. But summer revelers looking forward to sizzling hot fun in the sun shouldn’t overlook their eyes when it comes to protecting themselves from damaging ultraviolet rays, warns Arbor Centers for EyeCare and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In support of UV…
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Fireworks sales will be blazing across the country from now through the Fourth of July. As retailers begin their promotions, Arbor Centers for EyeCare joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in shining a light on this explosive fact: the number of eye injuries caused by fireworks has more than doubled in recent years. Fireworks injuries cause approximately 10,000…
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Arbor is a proud sponsor of the Blind Sailing Worlds and International Championship hosted at the Chicago Yacht Club (CYC) from September 8 – 13, 2015. This unique biennial event welcomes the world’s most talented blind sailors. CYC is partnering with the International Federation of Disabled Sailors (IFDS) to bring together countries from around the…
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Arbor proudly welcomes Jane Vilderman, O.D. as our newest addition to our optometric team. Dr. Vilderman joins Drs. Jill Davids and Dianne Anderson to assist us in the care of our patients. As always, Arbor strives to recruit doctors who provide the best possible care for each patient. Our team looks forward to helping you…
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Arbor was a proud participant in the annual Ladies’ Luncheon, Fashion Show and Marketplace at the Chicago Yacht Club (CYC). As part of her role as the Chair of the Women’s Committee of the CYC, Dr. Chris Albanis helped coordinate this charity event that raised funds for the CYC Foundation. Lynn from our Optical Department…
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In conjunction with the Illinois Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (ISEPS), several members of the Arbor Team went to Springfield, Illinois to advocate for our patients and our profession and to perform a vision screening at the State Capitol. This annual event attracts our State leaders who come to learn more about eye health,…
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