Ep. 22: The Eyes Have It

The Real Rx

October is Eye Injury Prevention Month. Did you know that more than one million people are affected by an eye injury every year? Accidental eye injury is one of the leading causes of visual impairment in the U.S. Most importantly, 90% of eye injuries could have been prevented if the individuals had been wearing protective eyewear. Dr. Anika shared some of the injuries she’s seen and shocked us all when she revealed one of the most dangerous rooms in our homes! Be sure to check out her book, The Handbook of Eye Emergencies: Your At Home Guide to Common Eye Issues: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733193901/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_H4MLDbM52CBDM. To see an ophthalmologist (for non-emergencies) from the comfort of your home, go to www.eyemergencymd.com.