Lehigh Valley Eye Care Associates Educates Vision Patients on Summer Eye Safety

ALLENTOWN, Pa., June 18, 2017 -- With the start of summer drawing near, individuals need to know how to maintain eye health and avoid injury during upcoming celebrations and outdoor activities. Protective eyewear is recommended for setting off fireworks and sunglasses with UV protection help reduce overexposure to dangerous UV-rays in order to maintain eye health. Exposure to high levels of UV-rays is a risk factor when it comes to the development of cataracts and other degenerative eye conditions. Lehigh Valley Eye Care Associates recommends annual eye exams for children and adults to detect changes to the eye and related structures.

With upcoming summer events, families are eager to join in on viewing or setting off fireworks. Fireworks are known to cause more than 9,000 injuries every year. Temporary and permanent eye damage may result from firework-related injuries. Wear eye goggles when handling fireworks, flush out any ash in the eye with water, and respect all safety barriers. Kids should always be supervised by adults when it comes to playing with fireworks. Even sparklers have the potential to cause damage.

Other summer safety precautions include wearing wide brim hats, swim goggles and sunglasses when engaging in outdoor activities or spending time at the beach. UVA and UVB rays can cause damage to the eye, resulting in cloudiness of the eye’s lens. This condition, known as cataracts, can impair vision and interfere with color perception and night vision. A vision care provider at Lehigh Valley Eye Care Associates can discuss precautions and specific eye care concerns to treat injuries or slow the progression of eye health conditions during an annual exam.

“Adults and children need to be aware of the best ways to protect their eyes during fun and family-friendly summer activities,” said Dr. Tony Sankari. “People may be unaware of the risks and potential for eye damage when handling fireworks or spending time outdoors without sunglasses with UV protection. It is possible to prevent eye damage and possibly cataracts with a few simple steps and check on eye health with annual exams.”

Dr. Tony Sankari, Dr. R. Douglas Quay, and Dr. Nicholas Gidosh of Lehigh Valley Eye Care Associates serve residents of Allentown, Whitehall, Bethlehem, and Easton. The team provides families with the best in preventative, routine, and corrective eye care to address vision needs. Patients benefit from a one-on-one approach and receive the latest advances in medical diagnostic testing and treatment. Services include eye exams, contact lens exams, cataract and glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, and eyewear.

Call (610) 432-3258 to learn more about summer eye safety and cataract prevention or to schedule an annual exam. Visit http://lehighvalleyeyecareassociates.com/ for more details.

Lehigh Valley Eye Care Associates
2030 W Tilghman St. #101 
Allentown, PA 18104 
(610) 432-3258