Posted on March 31, 2009 by pbgeorgia
Cheers! For Children’s Vision was a success. We raised awareness for our mission and it was a great way to end a good month.
Here are a few pictures from the event.
Look out for more events from PBGA.
For more information about eye care visit www.pbga.org or call 404.266.2020
UPDATE: Pictures from the event are available for sale [...]
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Posted on March 30, 2009 by pbgeorgia
As a follow-up to a previous post and USA Today article, USA Today ran another article on ways to protect yourself against age-related macular degeneration.
Eye experts say they can help adults avoid AMD or at least ward off the worst effects. Some of the known risk factors are things you can’t change: your gender (women may [...]
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Posted on March 23, 2009 by pbgeorgia
Improper use of eye cosmetics can lead to eye infection, irritations and corneal injuries. Prevent Blindness Georgia suggests that you:
Wash your hands before applying cosmetics. Some bacteria can be transferred from your hands to your eyes
Disposable applicators are the best to use, but keep all applicators clean and in good condition. Do not reuse old [...]
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Posted on March 23, 2009 by pbgeorgia
Thanks to everyone who supported our inaugural “An ArtSEE Affair.”
Here are pictures from the event.
Don’t forget that Cheers! for Children’s Vision at Ten Pin Alley is on Thursday, March 26th at 7 p.m.
You can buy tickets here.
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Posted on March 18, 2009 by pbgeorgia
Each day, more than 2,000 workers suffer eye injuries, many of which are serious. Prevent Blindness America’s Wise Owl Program is a safety education program designed to promote the widespread use of approved protective eyewear that meets ANSI Z87 industrial or ASTM sports standards.
The program is ideal for industry and schools. Prevent Blindness America has [...]
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Posted on March 12, 2009 by pbgeorgia
PBGA went to Washington to shed light on Georgia’s vision issues.
View the pictures here.
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Posted on March 11, 2009 by pbgeorgia
In honor of March being ‘Workplace Vision Wellness Month,’ here are some tips to keeps your eyes safe at work:
ASSESS! Look carefully at plant operations. Inspect work areas, access routes and equipment. Study eye accident and injury reports. Identify operations and areas that present eye hazards.
TEST! Uncorrected vision problems can cause accidents. Use vision testing [...]
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