Dry Eye Awareness Month
Shining a Light on Dry Eye Awareness Month Dry Eye Awareness Month, a syndrome affecting millions globally is being observed this month. While many individuals experience dry eye syndrome, those
July 20, 2023
UV Safety Awareness Month
UV Safety Month Are you remembering to wear your sunglasses this summer? VIA: Visually Impaired Advancement is here to shed light on the importance of harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. In
July 10, 2023
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a day to raise awareness about digital accessibility and inclusion and to encourage tech companies, developers, and designers to prioritize accessibility in their
May 18, 2023
May is Healthy Vision Month
Maintaining good eye care is important all year long, but this month VIA: Visually Impaired Advancement is highlighting the significance of vision health! Following these tips can help with the
May 1, 2023
April is Sports Eye Safety Month
April is Sports Eye Safety Month to raise awareness about preventing sports-related eye injuries and protecting our eyes while participating in sports and other recreational activities. One of the most
March 20, 2023
VIA Celebrates World Optometry Day
March 23 is World Optometry Day! Optometry is a health profession in which an optometrist studies and recognizes any abnormalities in the eye. VIA: Visually Impaired Advancement would like to
March 22, 2022
VIA Recognizes World Cancer Day and its Impact on Vision
February 4th is recognized as World Cancer Day, and VIA: Visually Impaired Advancement would like to honor our patients impacted by cancer. Each year, a World Cancer Day theme is
February 4, 2022
Visually Impaired Advancement With Glaucoma
What Is Glaucoma? Glaucoma refers to a group of eye conditions that cause damage to your eye’s optic nerve, the nerve responsible for sending images to your brain. When allowed
January 28, 2022
Common Eye Injuries and How to Prevent Them
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month, and there’s no better time of year to think about some common eye injuries and how to avoid them. Eye injuries, even minor ones,
October 5, 2021
VIA to Observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month
VIA: Visually Impaired advancement is participating in National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual awareness campaign each October. The purpose of NDEAM is to educate about disability employment issues
September 27, 2021