The 6th Annual Street Games, presented by the NYC Parks and Walt Disney Company, celebrated classic street games of the 60’s and 70’s and introduced them to a younger generation with a modern twist! VSP was a sponsor of the event, which occurred on April 27 at the Thomas Jefferson Park in Harlem. Parents and …
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I read an interesting article by Medical News Today about a study that investigated the link between coffee consumption and vision loss or even blindness. The study by Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science showed drinking a lot of coffee can result in the development of exfoliation glaucoma (EG) – the main cause of secondary glaucoma …
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Hurricane Sandyis in full force on the East Coast and residents are preparing for the worst. An interesting article by the Sun Sentinel discusses a few ways you can care for your eyes if they are injured during a hurricane. Dust or debris in the eye – Do not rub your eye. Instead, rinse it …
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The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Sacramento walk is only two weeks away, and VSP Global is fundraising across the country. As a National Partner for Light the Night, VSP Global has corporate teams in seven different locations with walks occurring throughout October and November. What is Light the Night? The “Light the …
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Did you know approximately 285 million people around the world suffer from low vision and blindness including 19 million children? Or that 90 percent of the blind population resides in low-income countries? The most astonishing fact I learned from Vision 2020 is 80 percent of visual impairment could have been avoided with proper treatment and preventative …
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Today’s post is written by guest blogger Gaby A., who is a member of VSP’s Latino Employee Resource Group. “El Grito” was celebrated on September 15, 2012 and is one of the most important historic events in Mexico’s history marking the beginning of Mexico’s fight for independence. It takes place every year at the West …
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July 12th is heterochromia awareness day, but many of you are probably wondering just what “heterochromia” means. It’s to an eye condition that Kate Bosworth, Mila Kunis, Alexander the Great and most Siberian Huskies have in common. Heterochromia refers to when a person (or animal) has two differently colored eyes. Heterochromia occurs when there is …
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We’re passionate about people taking care of their eyes, and we work hard to find ways to educate people about the importance of getting their eyes examined. Eye exams are more than just updating a prescription; your eye doctor can also see early warning signs of serious health conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol and high …
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June is Men’s Health Month and is an opportunity to bring attention to the health of one’s eyes. Since eyes are the windows of the soul, keep yourself and your eyes well so we can all enjoy your soul. Health and safety for your eyes are surely important, but don’t forget about the “window” dressings. …
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The first day of summer is right around the corner and already images of white sandy beaches, clear blue waves, and soft evening breezes fill our heads. Co-workers are decorating their cubes with pictures of far away places and the department calendar has vacation written all over it. But did you know that the white …
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