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June Is Fireworks Safety Month The 4th of July is right around the corner, and while that means food, fun and fireworks, it unfortunately also means injuries from fireworks accidents. The month of June is an important time dedicated to Fireworks Safety Month to promote ophthalmology education and awareness about injuries and damage caused by…
Healthy Vision is an Important Part of Your Family’s Overall Health and Well-Being Our practice specializes in pediatric ophthalmology, as well as comprehensive eye care for the entire family. We believe that starting regular eye care at an early age can help your child maintain healthy vision habits throughout their lifetime. If your family is…
Kim L Cooper, MD: Children’s Eye Safety And Sports Goggles Eye injuries are a leading cause of blindness in children. Every 13 minutes, an emergency room in the US treats a sports related eye injury—that is over 42,00 patients per year. One third of all sports eye related injuries involve children. Most eye injuries occur…
October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month! This October, our Burlingame doctors, and staff are pleased to celebrate with you, National Dyslexia Awareness Month. What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is not a vision based disorder. However, because it affects reading, many students are referred for an eye exam to be sure that other types of eye problems…
Halloween Eye Safety In Burlingame, CA With Kim L Cooper, MD Most people enjoy going out to trick or treat or to show off costumes at parties and other seasonal events when Halloween arrives. Protecting the eyes is a concern during this time. If you suffer from a vision problem or eye health incident, contact…
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common health conditions among individuals of different ethnicities and all age groups. It is characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood, due to the inability of the pancreas inability to produce insulin in adequate amounts. It affects many organ systems, including blood vessels, nerves, kidneys…
With the holiday season approaching, every parent should be mindful about the safety of their child. Children are very playful during their infancy and childhood and tend to get hurt often. But, when it comes to the safety of their eyes, parents must show a little extra caution. Choosing the right toys for your child…
Out of all the causes of vision loss in human beings, Glaucoma is known to be the second most prominent one. The condition is so serious that patients wouldn’t even have the faintest idea that they have it until they experience significant vision loss. This is why Glaucoma is infamously known as “The sneaky thief…
What is age related macular degeneration (ARMD)? Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is an acquired degeneration of the retina. The macula is the central area in the retina responsible for the vision that we use to read, drive and see the faces of those we love. Early in the disease, it may not affect vision, but…
Eye safety is something most people don’t routinely think about. Taking care of your eyes while at work or school is very important because a majority of eye injuries happen during this time. When we say ‘an eye injury at work’, it doesn’t necessarily have to be something at a construction site, a manufacturing unit…
