As a third-generation Optometrist, giving back to those in need is an important component of what I do. Recently, I traveled to a township outside of Johannesburg, South Africa called Soweto. As you may know, this is Nelson Mandela’s homestead and the center stage of the Apartheid events which segregated the country for years. I …
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Today’s post is a guest blog post by Tiffany Stephens, who works in the Field Sales Department at VSP Vision Care’s Eastern Operation’s Center in Columbus, Ohio. As we close out Black History Month for 2013, I wanted to pay homage to Dr. Maurice J. Rabb – an innovator who achieved many firsts as an …
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I read an interesting article by Medical News Today about a study that investigated the link between coffee consumption and vision loss or even blindness. The study by Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science showed drinking a lot of coffee can result in the development of exfoliation glaucoma (EG) – the main cause of secondary glaucoma …
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Hurricane Sandyis in full force on the East Coast and residents are preparing for the worst. An interesting article by the Sun Sentinel discusses a few ways you can care for your eyes if they are injured during a hurricane. Dust or debris in the eye – Do not rub your eye. Instead, rinse it …
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The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Sacramento walk is only two weeks away, and VSP Global is fundraising across the country. As a National Partner for Light the Night, VSP Global has corporate teams in seven different locations with walks occurring throughout October and November. What is Light the Night? The “Light the …
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This post was written by Diane Parenti, a VSP employee and mobile clinic volunteer at the Sacramento Convoy of Hope event on September 15th. I was fortunate enough to work on this event on behalf of VSP. It was a very hot day with very little shade for those waiting to receive assistance during the …
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Today’s post is written by guest blogger Gaby A., who is a member of VSP’s Latino Employee Resource Group. “El Grito” was celebrated on September 15, 2012 and is one of the most important historic events in Mexico’s history marking the beginning of Mexico’s fight for independence. It takes place every year at the West …
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90 day post-surgery check-in So it has now been 90 days since my PRK surgery, from the awesome Dr. Furlong and his staff at Furlong Vision, and the most common question I get from people is, “Was it worth it?” My response: “Absolutely!” Some of the highlights I have experienced: Waking up in the morning. …
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Happy Friday, everyone! This week, we’ve been focusing on the importance of eye health using the Kings VSP Vision Tips with our friends from the Sacramento Kings. We posted a Facebook poll on Tuesday asking fans when their last eye exam was, and we were very happy to see that 65% of poll participants have received …
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A wonderful milestone has been reached today as the VSP Eye Pledge campaign soared past the 25,000 pledge mark. As of this evening, over 25,800 free eye exams and glasses are being donated to Boys & Girls Club members in-need! And, although we are halfway to the original 50,000 pledge goal we still need your help. …
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