2025 Vision Health Resource Calendar
See clear all year
This is more than a calendar. It’s a resource library of preventative care and reminders for your employees. Use these articles, interactive features and tools to promote vision health throughout the year.
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January
Setting sights on the new year
Make a date for your eyes: Your Annual Exam
Eye exams aren’t just for updating prescriptions for glasses and contacts — they can tell us a lot about our overall health.
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Are you at risk for glaucoma?
January is glaucoma awareness month -- the good news is if glaucoma is detected and treated early, its progression can be slowed or stopped. That’s why it’s important to know if you’re at risk.
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Your annual wellness checklist
Everyone has their resolutions, and for many the new year is an opportunity to kick off a healthier lifestyle. There are many ways to improve your overall health and wellness, but for some, it’s a challenge to get started. That’s where our annual wellness checklist comes into play.
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See the possibilities
Video: All about digital eye exams
Hear it from an optometrist: learn all about comprehensive digital eye exams in this short video.
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Get fashion and function with your new glasses
When it comes to glasses, fashion is important. But that doesn’t mean it should trump functionality. (When was the last time a purse or set of cufflinks helped you see life to the fullest?)
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Eye condition simulator
Ever wonder what your loved one with macular degeneration really sees? Or how your colleague with cataracts views the world? Take a spin through this simulation of common eye diseases and learn how to potentially treat or prevent them.
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Lenses and Frames
Put your best face forward
Just like your sneaker collection or go-to jewelry, eyewear is an important part of your wardrobe. A style statement that’s front and center, eyewear is an accessory where health meets fashion, so it’s important you choose a frame that’s right for you.
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From screen to sun - 3 reasons to try Transitions®
This time of year, we often find ourselves spending a balanced amount of time indoors and outdoors – whether it’s the urge to stay indoors to declutter every room in the house or being lured outside by warm temperatures and sunshine. So, naturally we’re exposed to a variety of light conditions during day-to-day life.
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Eyewear that fits your lifestyle
When it comes to choosing the right eyewear, there are many factors to consider and so many different styles and lens types to choose from. As a starting point, it may be helpful to think about your lifestyle to determine what type of glasses will suit you best.
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The (eye) ball is in your court
Eye safety in sports checklist
Athletes of all ages are focusing on safety these days. Eye safety should be part of the picture. Next time you hit the field or gym, make sure you check these boxes.
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Add protective eyewear to your game face
Whether you’re a weekend hiker or part of a competitive soccer league, protective eyewear can change your game for the better.
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LASIK with the "assist"
Considering LASIK? Professional soccer player, Ali Krieger, shares the process based on her personal experience with the procedure. Now she feels more confident both on and off the field.
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Celebrating healthy vision month
Video: Importance of eye exams
While annual visits to your optometrist, dentist or general physician can seem inconvenient and never ending, they are a very critical part of preventative care.
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3 reasons to schedule your annual eye exam
Your eyes continually change, so it’s important to schedule an annual eye exam to ensure your overall eye health is in good shape. The reasons are endless, but here are our top three.
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Vision Symptom Checker
Are your eyes acting up? This tool can help you understand what your symptoms could mean so you can make the most of your eye exam.
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Eye care is for everyone
The big 5 health risks to men’s health
Five of the most common men’s health issues can also impact vision. Learn how these diseases can damage eyesight and what can be done to avoid them.
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Women and vision: Keeping an eye on your health
Women are more likely than men to develop many common, but serious eye diseases. Knowing what to look for and a healthy lifestyle can give your eyes a fighting chance.
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Are Transitions lenses for kids, too?
Kids spend a lot of time both indoors and outdoors – and on screens – so you might be wondering – are Transitions® lenses for kids, too? The answer is: absolutely. Just like protective helmets, shin guards and sunscreen, eyewear protection should be part of the uniform.
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Hello sunshine, hello protection
Here’s looking at you – in prescription sunglasses
Providing convenience, comfort and protection, prescription sunglasses can enhance your time outside. Learn more about the wide range of options that makes it easy to find the perfect pair for your lifestyle and your budget.
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Seeing the world in Transitions®
See clear while blocking out harmful rays. Learn more about lens technology designed with light-sensitive photochromic dyes that immediately start to darken when exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
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Get the perfect fit: find the right lenses for your sunglass needs
If you wear eyeglasses and spend a lot of time outdoors, you may want to consider prescription sunglasses.
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It’s national eye exam month
Vision issues to monitor in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond
With each passing year, we gain more memories and more wisdom. (We hope!) But as we grow older, our bodies change too, including our eyes and vision. This process is natural, but it’s important to stay aware of age-related vision changes to keep our sight and health on-track.
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How to make sure your child isn’t the 1 in 4 with an undetected vision issue
A strong visual system is important for a child’s overall development. Read about activities for 3 different age stages you can try with your child to help stimulate and sharpen their vision.
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One of the most important photos you’ll ever take
At your appointment, your eye doctor could document the exam through retinal imaging — a process that tracks changes in your eye that could signal possible vision or health issues.
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See better, hear better, feel better
A clear vision for peace of mind
You might not realize it, but your vision can have an impact on your mental health. So, prioritize your overall health and mental wellbeing by scheduling an annual eye exam.
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When vision and hearing make it hard to connect
Not being able to see or hear clearly can get in the way of a full life. What if one or more of your senses are changing? Learn a few strategies for making communication easier.
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Quiz: What is your hearing age?
Hopefully, you’ve had an eye exam this year — what about a hearing test? This simple quiz will tell you whether you should think about making an appointment.
Take QuizOctober
Fall in love with healthy eyes
Age-proof your vision
As you age, so do your eyes. The major causes of vision impairment and blindness in older adults are age-related eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration.
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Lenses tailored to your vision needs
Did you know there are a variety of lenses tailored to suit the individual needs of every patient? During your annual eye exam, the doctor will discuss your options and lifestyle needs in order to find the perfect lenses and vision solution just for you.
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See Clearly Drive Safely Interactive
Many factors play into a safe driving experience: vehicle maintenance, road conditions, weather, driving habits, etc. But one factor that is often overlooked (no pun intended) is how having healthy vision can help keep you safe behind the wheel.
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All about myopia
What is myopia?
my•o•pia /mīˈōpēə/
Noun
A common vision problem that makes distant objects look blurry, while objects nearby remain clear. Myopia is also known as “nearsightedness” or “shortsightedness”.
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Video: Let's be clear about myopia
Myopia is a growing vision and eye health concern. There’s no cure, but early detection and treatment can slow it down. Watch this video to learn more.
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The myopia generation
Myopia, the medical term for nearsightedness, usually begins in childhood, and it can get worse each year until adulthood. You might be wondering if your child is or could be part of the myopia generation, so let's look at some of the various risk factors to give you a better idea.
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Eye care doesn’t take a holiday
The glaring risks of winter: The vision-saving role of sunglasses in the cold
Snow can be blindingly reflective— sometimes literally. And the cold, while it diminishes the sun’s heat, doesn’t reduce the sun’s glare or potential damage to the eyes. Learn more about protecting your eyes -- even in the winter.
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Going the distance on vision care: 4 ways to stretch benefits
Knowledge is power—and that’s true for your vision benefits, too. Let’s break down a few ways you can save even more while taking care of your eyes.
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Take your vision benefits virtual
Buying eyeglasses online might be unfamiliar, but in today’s digital-shopping age, purchasing eyewear on the internet has become a consumer favorite. It’s easy and convenient – plus, you can use your EyeMed benefits for instant savings.
View Article- “Prevent Workplace Eye Injuries During COVID-19”; American Academy of Ophthalmology; aao.org; January 12, 2021.
- “Women and Eye Disease”; PreventBlindness.com; April 2022.
- “Is nearsightedness more common?”; All About Vision; March 2022.
- “Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness”; Your Track to Health; March 2022.