Texas homebuyers broaden in diversity, household composition while affordability challenges grow
AUSTIN, Texas, April 10, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A new Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report released today by the Texas Association of Realtors revealed growing diversity in the household composition and ethnicity of Texas homeowners as well as rising housing affordability challenges across the state.
“The profile of Texas homebuyers is as diverse as Texas itself, continually broadening as the demand for Texas real estate grows,” said Vicki Fullerton, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors. “At the same time, rising home prices, lower household incomes, and tight lending standards are making it increasingly difficult for some Texans to afford a home.”
The ratio of single Texas homebuyers continued to rise from the previous year’s report, with single female homebuyers increasing 5 percentage points to 19 percent and single male buyers rising 2 percentage points to 9 percent of all Texas homebuyers.
The report also showed a broader ethnic diversity among Texas homebuyers. Among all Texas homebuyers, 14 percent identified as Hispanic, 6 percent identified as African-American and 4 percent identified as Asian. Minorities among first-time homebuyers were most likely to be Hispanic (27 percent), while minorities among repeat buyers were most likely to African-American (27 percent).
Indicating that Texans are buying later and moving earlier in life, the median age of first-time buyers increased three years to 35 years old, while the median age of Texas home sellers decreased eight years to 46 years old.
The 2017 report also illustrated growing affordability challenges across the state. The median household income among Texas homebuyers declined nearly 3 percent year-over-year to $94,200. The median home price paid among Texas homebuyers was $215,000, significantly higher than the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University’s estimation of $150,000 as a typical home price for entry-level and first-time homebuyers.
According to the report, debt delayed Texans from saving for or purchasing a home for a median of three years. Forty-four percent of Texas homebuyers waited six to 12 months to save for a down payment, compared to only 10 percent of homebuyers in the previous year’s report.
“As obstacles to purchasing a home increase, soaring property taxes due to a lack of accountability when tax rates are set at the local level have made it difficult for Texans to continue to afford that home,” concluded Fullerton. “The Texas Association of Realtors supports Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 15 to bring honesty and transparency to the property tax rate setting process and facilitate property owner engagement in that process.”
About the Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report
Data from the 2017 edition of the Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report is derived from the 2016 Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers Texas Report by the National Association of REALTORS®, which analyzes survey data among Texans who bought or sold a home between July 2015 and June 2016. The Texas Association of REALTORS® distributes insights about the Texas housing market throughout the year, including quarterly market statistics, trends among homebuyers and sellers, luxury home sales, international trends and more. To view the Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report in its entirety, visit TexasRealEstate.com.
About the Texas Association of REALTORS®
With more than 100,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We advocate on behalf of Texas REALTORS® and private-property owners to keep homeownership affordable, protect private-property rights, and promote public policies that benefit homeowners. Visit TexasRealEstate.com to learn more.
Contact:
Hunter Dodson
512-448-4950
[email protected]
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Ritz-Carlton Reserve At Pearl Island, Panama, Commemorates Upcoming Construction Of Ultra-Luxury Resort With Groundbreaking Ceremony
PANAMA CITY, April 10, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Representatives of Marriott International, the world’s largest hotel company and parent corporation of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., joined the President of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, and investors from Grupo Eleta and Grivalia last week, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the ultra-luxury Ritz-Carlton Reserve being built on Pearl Island, 45 miles south of Panama City.
As Pearl Island is renowned for its spectacular white sand deserted beaches, scuba diving, marine life and delicate ecosystems, the resort will offer a bespoke experience that is reflective of the destination. With handcrafted curated offerings and cultural elements woven throughout their stay, guests will have an experience that is transformative, pure, rare, and refined. It will be an authentic extension of true Panamanian hospitality.
The centerpiece of the Reserve will feature an open-air resort offering 86 intimate rooms, and a range of select luxury amenities and exceptional services to include a lavish spa, private beach club, swimming pools, restaurants, an 1,800-square-foot pavilion and boardroom with ocean views, and access to a world-class marina.
Each Ritz-Carlton Reserve is set apart from other luxury hotels, showcasing the natural beauty of their location, with deeply immersive experiences of local culture and traditions. At this new Ritz-Carlton Reserve, travelers will foster a unique connection with the destination through personalized service and heartfelt, genuine care.
The Pearl Island project is a development of Grupo Eleta together with Grivalia Hospitality, which recently acquired the participation of Dolphin Capital Investors.
“This first stone represents a great achievement for Panama as we become the first country in the region with a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, renowned for leading trends in travelers seeking experiences in natural sanctuaries that offer unique and unrepeatable services,” said Guillermo De Saint Malo Eleta, CEO, Grupo Eleta.
The third largest island within Las Perlas Archipelago
Reachable by boat, helicopter or plane through a private airstrip, Pearl Island is a virtually untouched paradise featuring an extensive private natural reserve with over half of the island undisturbed. Located in the Gulf of Panama on the Pacific Ocean, minutes from Panama City, the 3,500-acre private island is the third largest in the Archipelago of Las Perlas. The island is one of approximately 250 different islands inhabited by fishing communities throughout the archipelago.
Populated by an extraordinary collection of exotic natural life, Pearl Island is home to a remarkable 150-species bird sanctuary, one of the greatest in the world, including a vast population of migrating pelicans, 700 species of fish and 15 species of coral that fill the surrounding waters, in addition to 16 species of mammals, sea turtles, and whales that visit the island for a great part of the year.
To preserve this critical habitat of birds and marine species, 70% of the total of the island will not be affected, applying strict development measures to minimize the impact on the environment, guaranteeing the conservation of this natural paradise.
In this sense, Saint Malo said that “we have conceived this project to keep the majestic natural beauty that exists on the island, so for us it is paramount to be able to protect the environment.”
About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, MD., currently operates more than 90 hotels in over 30 countries and territories. More than 40 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is proud to offer The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® in which members can link accounts with Marriott Rewards® and Starwood Preferred Guest® for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, for the latest company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com and to join the live conversation, use #RCMemories. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc.
About Grivalia Hospitality
Grivalia Properties is a global Real Estate Investment Company, with a market value amounts to €826 million. Is the leading Greek Real Estate Investment Trust and amongst the 20 strongest companies in the Athens Stock Exchange. In 2015, The Company established a subsidiary company with corporate seat in Luxembourg under the name “Grivalia Hospitality S.A.” which object is the acquisition, development and management of hospitality real estate offering a unique tourism investment platform in Greece and abroad. Grivalia Hospitality recently acquired 60 percent of the Pearl Island Project in Panama from Dolphin Capital Investors (DCI).
About Grupo Eleta
Grupo Eleta is a family-owned Panamanian investment fund and business conglomerate founded by Fernando Eleta Almarán in 1950. Companies within the group employ more than 4000 people in the Republic of Panama, in telecommunications, energy, real estate and agribusiness. Don Fernando, a Stanford– and MIT-educated business leader and public figure, founded multiple companies, professional associations and civic institutions in Panama and Grupo Eleta continues to be led following the high environment and social stewardship standards he established, by Guillermo de Saint Malo Eleta, his grandson.
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LADO A LADO, the Brazilian soap-opera that won all prizes, coming to Canal SUR
MIAMI, April 10, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — An extraordinary story that swept up all the prizes in its time, including the International EMMY as best soap opera of the year, it was even selected by the viewing audience as having the best love scene, the best kiss and the best romantic couple.
Rio de Janeiro, 1903. The city was immersed in its dream of being the Paris of the tropics. Between machismo, emancipation, the sexual liberation of women, the creation and rhythms of a new culture, two women from opposite worlds, Laura (Marjorie Estiano) and Isabel (Camila Pitanga), build a bridge made of trust, respect and friendship that will break down all barriers.
With its controversial subject, its excellent cast of leading actors, writers, costumes, scenery and staging, LADO A LADO (‘Side by Side’) influenced Brazilians’ very lives, becoming a focus of national debate and the subject of all sorts of discussion and analysis.
Premiere: Monday, April 24
Time: Monday to Friday, 10:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm PT
Rebroadcast: 1:30 pm ET / 10:30 pm PT
CANAL SUR
20 years rebroadcasting the best of TV in Spanish. Without cuts or editing.
SUR LLC, creator of the channels Canal SUR (the first TV channel in Spanish in the United States), SUR Perú, TV Venezuela and Estudio5, is a television consortium with more than 20 years of tradition and a devoted audience among Hispanic immigrants in the U.S.
There is just one reason behind SUR’s unstoppable growth: we keep our promise to rebroadcast from their countries of origin programs with high ratings that have made history, without cuts or editing.
Canal SUR is available through AT&T Uverse, Advanced Cable, Atlantic, Comcast-Xfinity, Cox, Frontier, Optimum, Suddenlink, Spectrum, and Verizon Fios, and it is the cable channel in Spanish with the highest distribution at the national level.
Nonprofit HITN Learning Launches New Award-winning Educational Apps For Preschools At Head Start Conference
CHICAGO, April 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — At the Annual National Head Start Conference today HITN Learning, the educational division of non-profit, Spanish-language media network HITN, demonstrated its new suite of 15 Pocoyo Playset apps for preschool that prepare children for Kindergarten success in math, literacy and English language development (ELD). Two of these apps just won prestigious 2017 Parents’ Choice Awards for Mobile Apps and a 2017 Kidscreen Award. HITN, providing educational programming to more than 44 million American households for 35 years, is on the floor in booth #202 to demonstrate the variety of tablet-based apps on iPads and talk with educators about how they can help preschoolers, early learners and transitional Kindergartners up to age 5 develop both the academic and socio-emotional skills necessary for a successful start in Kindergarten.
The English-Spanish bilingual apps feature familiar characters from the animated Pocoyo series, entertaining while teaching children to enjoy learning. Educators are invited to stop by the booth to see product demos with HITN Learning Pocoyo Playset Executive Producer, Erica Branch-Ridley, and HITN Learning Director of Product Management MaryEllen McLaughlin, and enter a raffle to win educational play kits and prizes. Also, a free sample Pocoyo Playset app is available for educators to download from GooglePlay by searching for Pocoyo Playsets.
“Kindergarten readiness for Spanish-speaking children is the ultimate goal of HITN Learning’s Pocoyo Playset apps, which we developed to the highest educational standards with a Ready-to-Learn grant from the U.S. Department of Education,” said David Rust, General Manager, Education at HITN. “Our apps support the National Head Start Association’s mission to give every child a chance to succeed in school and life. Recognized for high quality and educational effectiveness by 2017 Parents’ Choice and Kidscreen Awards, the Pocoyo Playsets engage each child in exploring, creating and learning new concepts and vocabulary with fun and laughter.”
Each Pocoyo Playset app addresses one of three educational categories: English language development, early literacy development or early math development. Some examples from the suite of 15 titles include the award winning Pocoyo Playset: 3D Shapes, an early math app, Pocoyo Playset: Let’s Move for English Language development, and Pocoyo Playset: Helpers for early literacy development.
In Pocoyo Playset: Let’s Move children ages 3 to 5 follow Pocoyo characters, in activities that teach English and Spanish words describing different kinds of movement. Children can play Get Moving, Pocoyo Says, The Word Machine and Story Maker activities. Preschoolers build fluency in spoken English and expand their English vocabulary learning words, while also sharpening their listening skills and ability to follow directions.
The Pocoyo PlaySet apps were developed by the Early Learning Collaborative (ELC) between HITN and Zinkia Entertainment, the creator of the award-winning animated series, Pocoyo. HITN‘s creative design and focus on solid academic and social-emotional skills were brought to life through the renowned and revered Pocoyo brand, and through the support of a $30 million Ready-to-Learn grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Pocoyo Playset educational resources were proven effective through summative studies and pilots in the USA and Puerto Rico.
The entire suite of 15 Pocoyo PlaySet apps are available on the Apple App Store for $1.99 each and for subscription on GooglePlay.
HITN is the leading Spanish-language media network focused on educational and cultural programing for the whole family. It reaches over 44 million homes across the United States and Puerto Rico through DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter Spectrum, Frontier Mediacom, CenturyLink Prism, and Cablevision. For more information, log in to www.hitn.org.
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Eggs: Handle Them Safely As You Celebrate!
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The egg has been regarded as a symbol of new life and has been associated with springtime celebrations, such as Easter and Passover, for many centuries. But, even during festive occasions, eggs can cause food poisoning (also called foodborne illness). That’s why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds consumers to follow safe food handling practices when buying, storing, preparing, and serving eggs or foods that contain them during their springtime celebrations and throughout the year.
Learn more at:
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm077342.htm
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm170640.htm
Salmonella can be found on both the outside and inside of eggs that look perfectly normal. These bacteria can cause diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and fever. Symptoms usually last 4 to 7 days and most people get better without treatment. However, certain people, such as children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems (such as transplant patients and individuals with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and diabetes), are at greater risk for severe illness. In these individuals, a Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream and then to other parts of the body, and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics.
Protect yourself and your family by following these food safety tips to prevent food poisoning:
Clean
- Wash hands, utensils, dishes, and work surfaces (counter tops and cutting boards) with soap and hot water after contact with raw eggs and raw egg-containing foods.
- Discard cracked or dirty eggs.
Separate
- Never let raw eggs come into contact with food that will be eaten raw (or with utensils that could cross-contaminate other foods).
Cook
- Cook eggs thoroughly until both the yolk and white are firm. Lightly cooked egg whites and yolks have both caused outbreaks of Salmonella infections.
- Casseroles and other dishes containing eggs should be cooked to 160° F. Use a food thermometer to be sure.
- Eat eggs promptly after cooking. Do not keep eggs warm or at room temperature (between 40° to 140° F) for more than 2 hours.
- For recipes that call for raw or undercooked eggs (like Caesar salad dressing and homemade ice cream), consider using pasteurized shell eggs or pasteurized egg products.
Chill
- Buy eggs only if sold from a refrigerator or refrigerated case. Keeping eggs adequately refrigerated prevents any Salmonella bacteria in or on the eggs from growing to higher numbers (which makes them more likely to cause illness).
- At home, keep eggs refrigerated at 40° F or below until they are needed. Use a refrigerator thermometer to check.
- Refrigerate unused eggs or leftovers that contain eggs promptly.
- For school or work, pack cooked eggs with a small frozen gel pack or a frozen juice box.
Eating Out
- Avoid restaurant dishes made with raw or undercooked, unpasteurized eggs.
- When in a restaurant, ask if they use pasteurized eggs before ordering anything that might result in consumption of raw or undercooked eggs (such as Hollandaise sauce or Caesar salad dressing).
Contact: Media:1-301-796-4540 Consumers:1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)
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Department of Industrial Relations Director Issues Statement on WCIRB Rate Cut Recommendation
OAKLAND, California, April 5, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Department of Industrial Relations Director Christine Baker today issued the following statement on the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Ratings Bureau’s recommendation for a mid-year 7.8 percent rate reduction:
“The 2012 reforms in SB 863 sought to increase benefits and improve care to injured workers while controlling rising costs for employers. Not only did benefits for injured workers increase by 30 percent, but an anticipated rate spike was prevented. Employers have had four consecutive rate reductions, and today’s recommendation will continue that trend.
“Since 2012, DIR has made significant strides in its quest to eliminate medical provider fraud and illegitimate liens, and is continuing its efforts to launch a prescription drug formulary. These reform efforts seek to further improve treatment of injured workers while reducing costs in the system that would have been paid by employers. As evidenced by the WCIRB’s recommendation for a mid-year rate reduction, our recent reforms have brought both stability and sustainability to California’s workers’ compensation system.”
Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Peter Melton at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.
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The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.
FIBRA Prologis Announces Annual and Extraordinary Certificate Holders Meeting
MEXICO CITY, April 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico, today announced it will host the annual and extraordinary certificate holders meeting Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. CT in the office of the Common Representative, Monex Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V., located at Av. Paseo de la Reforma No. 284, floor 9, Col. Juárez, C.P. 06600, México, Distrito Federal.
The meeting is open to FIBRA Prologis certificate holders of record as of April 20, 2017. The agenda for the Annual Holders Meeting includes ratification of independent members (primary and/or alternate) of the technical committee; confirmation of the members’ independence; ratification of compensation for such members; review and approval of audited 2016 financial statements; and approval of the 2016 annual report. The Agenda for the Extraordinary Holders Meeting includes the proposal for approval of a certificate buyback program.
For more information, please visit the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website at www.fibraprologis.com.
ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2016, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 194 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 34.2 million square feet (3.2 million square meters) of gross leasable area.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.
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Technology, Disruption & Culture Are Hot Themes At AHAA’s 2017 Annual Conference
Fairfax, Va., April 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This year, the AHAA Annual Conference will tackle the hottest topics in marketing today: technology, disruption, culture, creativity and content. From June 12 to 14 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, AHAA will bring together experts and trendsetters to discuss how powerful U.S. Hispanics are to brands, how disruption and innovation is changing the way we consume content, and how marketers must adapt, ensuring efforts be free of stereotypes and inclusive of the multicultural community. Top executives from The Coca-Cola Company, Denny’s, SlingTV (DishLatino), Nielsen and Avocados From Mexico are slated to present, including Keith Reinhard, Chairman Emeritus of DDB Worldwide delivering the conference’s closing keynote speech on “Creativity Matters.”
“The multicultural market is evolving together with an increasingly accelerated digital world to shape and influence how brands connect with consumers,” said Pete Lerma of Richards/Lerma and AHAA Conference Chair. “More on more content is being consumed on apps, mobile devices and streaming video – with Hispanics over indexing and fueling this trend. This combination of culture, content and technology presents challenges and opportunities for marketers, which we will explore during the AHAA Annual Conference.”
The State of Multiculturalism in the U.S.
Today’s headlines abound with political conflict and racial tension. Brands are stepping up with socially conscious platforms as a response, representing communities who are demanding policies that are inclusive and fair. Day 1 of the conference will explore the opportunities and challenges within multicultural segments, the socio-economic implications, the effect Trump policies and politics are having on pop culture, and what roles Latino executives, brands and corporations play in this environment — from today’s media landscape and client roundtables, featuring Javier Delgado-Granados, Group Director, Multicultural Marketing C.O.E. from The Coca-Cola Company, and Alvaro Luque, President of Avocados From Mexico, among others, to candid and controversial conversations surrounding segment marketing and Total Market.
Disruption and Innovation
Our on-demand world has revolutionized how we consume content, and Hispanics are at the forefront of technology adoption and usage. What does this mean for marketers? AHAA will bring together the hottest tech companies to discuss how brands are shifting their content creation strategies to resonate with Hispanics and the challenges therein. We’ll also talk about disruption in today’s market and the convergence of technology, society and diversity. What are the hidden opportunities for brands and marketers?
In addition, the AHAA Annual Conference will feature an expo of learning labs to offer attendees hands-on experiences with innovative brands and market-leading technologies and gadgets that may play larger roles in future marketing strategies.
Making It Work in Today’s World
The conference will culminate with strategies on harnessing digital influencers and new tech platforms to meaningfully connect with the next generation and empower the Latino community to be seen, heard and valued. How does influencer marketing fit into the current and future marketing mix? Top digital strategists will discuss how they leverage behavioral data and cultural insights to best inform a better creative strategy. José Romero, General Manager at Sling TV, DishLatino and Luís Martinez, Director of Digital Marketing, Denny’s are among the confirmed panelists. As with any AHAA Annual Conference, we will hear breaking research from Matt Krepsik, Global Head of MROI Products, Nielsen to present their latest study “Secrets to Spanish Language TV ROI.” The conference will close with a keynote speech on creativity from Ken Reinhard of DDB Worldwide.
For more information, please visit http://ahaa.org and follow all conference chatter on Twitter using the @ahaa handle and hashtag #ahaanextgen.
About AHAA:
Founded in 1996, AHAA: The
Voice of Hispanic Marketing is the national trade organization of all marketing, communications and media firms with trusted Hispanic expertise.
Ophthalmologists Urge Eye Protection For Recreational And Professional Sports
American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds parents, coaches, and athletes that one simple step can prevent most sports-related eye injuries
SAN FRANCISCO, April 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New research shows that about 30,000 people in the U.S. go to emergency departments each year with sports-related eye injuries, a substantially higher estimate than previously reported.1 This April during Sports Eye Safety Month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds the public that the right protective eyewear is the best defense against eye injury.
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Three sports accounted for almost half of all trips to the emergency room: basketball, baseball and air/paintball guns. Sports-related injuries can range from corneal abrasions and bruises on the lids to more serious, vision-threatening internal injuries, such as a retinal detachment and internal bleeding.
Ophthalmologists — physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care — continue to remind the public that most sports-related eye injuries are avoidable.
Here are some tips for both the professional athlete and the Little League star to stay safe:
- Athletes should wear sports eye protection that meets requirements set by appropriate organizations.
- Parents should make sure that children wear eye protection. Most often, those who sustain sports-related eye injuries are 18 years old or younger.
- Eye protection can weaken with age and may no longer provide adequate protection. Consider replacing when damaged or yellowed.
- For basketball, racquet sports, soccer and field hockey, wear protective eyewear with polycarbonate lenses.
- Athletes who wear contacts or glasses should also wear appropriate protective eyewear. Contacts offer no protection and glasses do not provide enough defense.
- Professional athletes should also wear sports goggles that meet national standards.
“I’ve treated many patients with eye trauma because of an unintentional blow to the face,” said Rahul N. Khurana, M.D., clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “Athletes often engage in these seemingly safe, yet rugged, high-impact sports with zero awareness about the potential risk factors. This is why eye protection is critical and can greatly reduce the number of emergency room visits treated each year.”
For more information on sports eye safety or other eye conditions and diseases, visit the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeSmart® website.
About the American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care. Our EyeSmart® program provides the public with the most trusted information about eye health. For more information, visit aao.org.
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