September is Sports Eye Safety awareness month and we encourage anyone who participates in sports - children and adults alike - to remember to protect their eyes. Sports are the leading cause of eye injuries in children under the age of 16. Many people are unaware of how serious sports injuries are, and that these kind of injuries could lead to irreversible eye damage. Most sports-related eye injuries can be easily avoided by simply wearing proper eye protection.

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Light is something that is constantly all around us, in our homes and offices, shining from our televisions, smartphones and computer screens. For the most part, nobody really stops to think about light and the effect of different colors of light has on our bodies, moods and overall health. Were you aware that blue light can actually make you feel better? However, it can also cause insomnia as well as affect the health of your eyes and vision.

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Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of a child's development. They need good vision to identify objects and master the basics of moving around. Their eyes should be examined regularly, as many vision problems and eye diseases can be detected and treated early. If you are a parent of a toddler or a preschooler, you may often wonder if your child has a vision problem. There is no doubt that eye exams for children are extremely important. According to the All About Vision website, 25% of school aged children have vision problems. This means that early detection of problems can be critical at this early age and require diagnosis.

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Everyone loves the sun and it supports life as we know it today! Everyone is also familiar with the term UV radiation and the dangers that this brings to people and materials. The sun's primary danger is in the form of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation is a component of solar radiation, but it can also be given off by artificial sources like welding machines, tanning beds and lasers.

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A flexible spending account (FSA) is one of the most creative yet underutilized benefits offered by many employers. An FSA is a benefit that allows employees to pay for eligible health care expenses, such as LASIK, with pre-tax dollars. Since the amount is deducted before you are taxed, you instantly save money on the taxes you would have paid. Basically, you save on both income and social security tax! The United States government has approved use of flex spending accounts for both traditional LASIK and the new wavefront enhanced Custom LASIK. You can now use tax-free flex spending accounts to get reimbursed for eligible medical expenses. In order for an expense to be reimbursable, the IRS says that the expense must be incurred primarily for the prevention or alleviation of a physical defect or ailment. In contrast, expenditures that are merely beneficial to the general health of an individual are not reimbursable when not incurred primarily for a medical purpose.

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Everyone loves the sunshine, but it is important to enjoy it safely! UV radiation and the dangers that this brings to people and materials can affect people in the long term. The sun’s primary danger is in the form of Ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation is a component of solar radiation, but it can also be given off by artificial sources like welding machines, tanning beds and lasers.

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Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of a child’s development. They need healthy vision to identify objects and master the basics of moving around. Their eyes should be examined regularly, as many vision problems and eye diseases can be detected and treated early.

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Fort Lauderdale LASIK Flex Spending at Ophthalmology Consultants: The Center For LASIK.

What is an FSA or Health Savings Account that I can use for LASIK?

A flexible Spending Account (FSA) is one of the most effectual yet under-utilized benefits offered by many employers. An FSA is a benefit that allows employees to pay for eligible health care expenses, such as LASIK, with pre-tax dollars.

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