The Cleveland Vision Center

03/27/2026

When was your last eye exam? Call or text us to schedule: (216) 351-6270 🗓👓

03/24/2026

March is Save Your Vision Month and the American Optometric Association and Cleveland Vision Center are working to educate both employers and employees about how to avoid digital eye strain in the workplace. To help alleviate digital eye strain, follow the 20-20-20 rule; take a 20-second break to view something 20 feet away every 20 minutes. 🕗💻👓👀

03/20/2026

Happy First Day of Spring!
Are you ready for spring allergy season? 🌸🌼🌹
Call or text to schedule your next visit: (216) 351-6270

03/17/2026

03/12/2026

How can I protect my eyes from injury?

There are four things you can do to protect your eyes from injury:

1. Know the eye safety dangers at your work.
2. Eliminate hazards before starting work by using machine guards, work screens or other engineering controls.
3. Use proper eye protection.
4. Keep your safety eyewear in good condition and have it replaced if it becomes damaged.

03/09/2026

Computer Vision Syndrome, also referred to as Digital Eye Strain, describes a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader and cell phone use. The average American worker spends seven hours a day on the computer either in the office or working from home. Schedule your annual eye health and vision exam to see how we can help! 👩🏼‍💻

03/05/2026

Chemicals or foreign objects in the eye and scratches on the cornea are common eye injuries that occur at work. Other common eye injuries come from fluids splashed in the eye, burns from steam and ultraviolet or infrared radiation exposure. Protect your eyes! 🥽⚗

03/02/2026

Did you know that eye injuries in the workplace are very common. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that every day about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain job-related eye injuries that require medical treatment. However, safety experts and eye doctors believe the right eye protection can lessen the severity or even prevent 90% of these eye injuries.

02/27/2026

Here is another patient story to offer information, and hope, to people at all stages of macular degeneration.

From macular degeneration diagnosis, to losing sight, to new ways of living and hope for the future - five patients share their stories, their vulnerabilitie...

02/24/2026

Don’t wait if you notice a sudden change in your vision such as sudden dark spots, blurriness, or straight lines appearing bent or wavy. Call your optometris right away if you suspect the onset of wet macular degeneration.

02/20/2026

Non-controllable Risk Factors for Age-related Macular Degeneration

Some risk factors of AMD are not under anyone’s control.

Age – the risk of developing AMD begins increasing by age 40, and exponentially increases after the age of 75.

Genetics – a family history of macular degeneration.

Light colored irises.

Far-sightedness

Being female – understood to be because women usually live longer than men.

02/17/2026

Controllable Risk Factors for Age-related Macular Degeneration

The causes of AMD are complex, but several risk factors are controllable through lifestyle changes.

Smoking – Smoking doubles the risk of AMD, and recent studies have found that living in an air-polluted environment also increases risk

Diet – a poor diet, high in saturated fats and cholesterol and low in antioxidants, can increase risk for AMD and accelerate its progression

Unchecked cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure

Weight – being overweight overall, but particularly around the abdomen

Sun exposure without eye protection