Eye injuries in both the workplace and the home are surprisingly common. Whether at work or at home, protect your eyes with proper safety eyewear. Your optometrist can recommend appropriate safety eyewear, and through MAO's Occupational Vision Care program, Manitoba optometrists help employers provide prescription safety eyewear to Manitoba workers.

Protecting your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) radiation is just as important as putting on sunscreen to protect your skin. Cumulative exposure to UV can contribute to both short-term and long-term eye problems.

Smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and computer screens are an ever-present part of modern life. It's no surprise that research shows a rise in the detection of visual problems associated with digital screens and computer use, referred to as computer vision syndrome or digital eye strain.

A healthy diet is important for maintaining healthy eyes. Nutrition impacts a number of eye diseases and research has identified certain nutrients that can help protect your eyes.