NEW YORK—National Eye Care Month, which falls each January, gives us all a chance to celebrate the important work the eyecare industry does every day. From saving sight around the world to helping a nervous child choose their first pair of glasses, there is no limit to the lives this industry changes—and a month like National Eye Care Month allows us to truly take time to recognize that work. On a more local level, National Eye Care Month gives ECPs the opportunity to remind patients and their communities of the importance of taking care of their eye health and, thus, their overall health.

There’s still a week and a half left in this National Eye Care Month, and still plenty of time to celebrate. This weekend, we’re taking a look at how some members of the community have been celebrating on social media so far.

The team at Ansley Eye Care in Atlanta reminded patients that National Eye Care Month offers them the perfect excuse to get their eyes checked—and pick out some new frames, of course. Image via ansleyeyecare on Instagram


Helmus Optometry in Davis, California, reminded patients to prioritize their eye health, starting with National Eye Care Month. Image via helmusoptometry on Instagram


In Costa Mesa, California, OC Eye Designs Optometry showed off some in-office equipment to remind patients about National Eye Care Month. Image via oceyedesigns on Instagram


Family Vision Clinic in Morgantown, West Virgnia, reminded patients that the start of the new year is also National Eye Care Month. Image via familyvisionclinicwv on Instagram


The team at Eyes on Fremont in Seattle told patients that their eyes deserve some love—this month and always. Image via eyesonfremont on Instagram


In Upstate New York, Sambursky Eye and Esthetics is celebrating National Eye Care Month by sharing tips and tricks for keeping eyes healthy on their Instagram stories. Image via samburskyeyeesthetics on Instagram


EyeCare4Kids reminded parents that instilling “eye-friendly habits” is a great way to celebrate National Eye Care Month. Image via eyecare_4kids on Instagram