Eye Consultants of Northern Virginia, PC

11/18/2025

👁️💙 Know your ABCs of diabetes to protect your eye health!

A – A1C
B – Blood Pressure
C – Cholesterol
D – Don’t Smoke
E – Eyes

Small steps to manage your health can make a big difference for your vision.

Visit PreventBlindness.org/diabetes for more information.

This month is supported by funding from regeneron.

11/18/2025

People with diabetes are more likely to develop blinding eye diseases. That's why they need an eye exam *every* year. EyeCare America can help get your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist: https://ow.ly/ck2w50XoFst

10/30/2025

Spooky season is upon us, but scary eye infections don't have to be. Keep these safety tips in mind when selecting a : https://ow.ly/ritf50X83IH

10/21/2025

👻👁 The improper use of contact lenses is scary!

Using contact lenses incorrectly can lead to serious eye injuries or infections. Plan ahead and wear them safely this Halloween!

Learn more: PreventBlindness.org/wearing-contact-lenses

10/21/2025

Can vitamin supplements help slow this blinding eye disease? Check out new data presented at : https://ow.ly/CTtL50XefB1

10/09/2025

10/09/2025

Happy World Sight Day! This day highlights the global burden of vision impairment and the importance of eye care. Around 2.2 billion people worldwide can’t see clearly, and about 1 billion of them have conditions that are preventable or treatable. Celebrate by scheduling an eye exam, or finding donation and volunteer opportunities. Together, we can help improve lives by improving sight. https://www.allaboutvision.com/resources/news/world-sight-day/

10/02/2025

Prevent Blindness has once again declared October as Contact Lens Safety Month. Prevent Blindness offers a variety of free resources to help educate the

10/02/2025

October is Contact Lens Safety Month! 👁

Use contact lenses safely to protect your eyes - never mix fresh solution with old or used solution.

Learn more from Prevent Blindness: PreventBlindness.org/wearing-contact-lenses.

10/02/2025

Color blindness, also called color vision deficiency, affects how people see certain colors. The most common type is red-green, while rarer forms affect blue-yellow. About 8% of men and less than 1% of women are affected. Though there’s no cure, special lenses and apps can help. Learn more and help spread awareness: https://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/color-blindness/color-deficiency/

09/18/2025

Guide dogs empower independence for those who are legally blind. Programs carefully train and match dogs based on personality and lifestyle. While training and placement may take months, the freedom and support a guide dog provides are truly life-changing. https://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/blindness-low-vision/how-to-get-a-guide-dog/

08/21/2025

What is a "safe" amount of screen time for kids? From the eye health experts: https://ow.ly/rq9g50WJ0tc