Cochise Eye & Laser

03/02/2026

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month.

Did you know around 20,000 work-related eye injuries occur each year? Here's what you can do to keep your eyes safe while working:

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/injuries-work

02/04/2026

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month.

AMD is the leading cause of blindness in older adults. Fortunately, treatment for AMD is getting better everyday. Learn more:

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/amd-macular-degeneration

01/08/2026

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month.

While glaucoma is most common in people over 60, the risk of blindness decreases with proactive steps before then. Find out what you can do:

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-glaucoma

12/01/2025

December is Safe Toys and Celebrations month!

We all know to play it safe with Red Ryders during the holidays, but what should you do if you get tinsel glitter in your eye? How would you wash baking flour out of your eye if the cookies get a little crazy?

Find out how to avoid these holiday hazards and more:

Glitter on pine cones and tinsel on trees; bright snowy hillsides and dry autumn leaves — eye hazards aren't always easy to spot, but this winter you'll find them, ready or not. Don't let holiday eye

11/10/2025

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month.

Did you know that diabetes can lead to a higher chance of glaucoma or cataracts? Learn more here:

Diabetic eye disease is a term for several eye problems that can all result from diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataract and glaucoma.

09/01/2025

September is Healthy Eye Aging Month.

Getting older doesn't mean just accepting vision loss. Here are 21 things you can do now to help your eyes stay strong:

Aging can affect your eyes, but vision loss is not normal. Here are 21 common changes to vision and eye health and ways to manage and treat symptoms that aging adults should be aware of.

08/04/2025

August is Children's Eye Health & Safety Month.

Find out what you can do to get your kid, and their eyes, ready for a new school year:

With back-to-school time around the corner, parents will be scrambling to buy new school supplies and clothes. As they tick off their long list of school to-dos, ophthalmologists are reminding moms an

07/01/2025

July is UV Safety Month.

Learn all about how UV exposure affects your eyes:

Regardless of your age or skin pigmentation, you're susceptible to damage from UV light.

06/02/2025

June is Cataract Awareness Month!

One of the easiest ways to help protect against cataracts is using a good pair of sunglasses. But do you know what to look for in a quality pair? Find out here:

Sunglasses aren’t just a fashion accessory. They are an important sun protection for your eyes. Here are some tips for picking the right pair of nonprescription sunglasses.

05/05/2025

May is Healthy Vision Month!

And understanding how our eyes change as we age helps us keep them healthy. Here are 21 ways again changes our eyes:

Aging can affect your eyes, but vision loss is not normal. Here are 21 common changes to vision and eye health and ways to manage and treat symptoms that aging adults should be aware of.

04/02/2025

April is Sports Eye Safety Month!

Did you know that almost 30,000 sports-related eye injuries occur each year in the U.S.? Find out how you can avoid being one of them:

Nearly 30,000 sports-related eye injuries are treated in U.S. emergency rooms each year, but most serious eye injuries could be prevented by wearing appropriate protective eyewear.

03/03/2025

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month!

Did you know almost 20,000 workplace eye injuries happen each year? Find out to avoid a workplace eye injury and what to do to if you see one:

Workplace eye injuries cost an estimated $300 million per year in worker’s comp and lost productivity. A simple precaution could prevent most of these injuries and protect thousands of workers every y