Oct 5, 2022
If your Halloween plans include scary eyes, beware of costume contact lenses labeled “one size fits all” or “no need to see an eye doctor.” Costume lenses must be prescribed and fitted by an eye care professional, just like regular contact lenses. Otherwise, you may...
Sep 2, 2022
Age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of low vision. Other common contributors include diabetic eye disease, glaucoma and inherited retinal diseases. But there are many simple changes people can make on their own to help them live better:...
Jul 26, 2022
Nearsightedness is a Public Health Crisis Nearsightedness has risen dramatically over the last 50 years. If nothing is done to help slow the increase, half the world’s population may be nearsighted by the year 2050. That means much more than a lot of people in...
Jun 30, 2022
Buying Sunglasses? Read This First Not all sunglasses are created equal. Hint: it’s all about the UV protection! Wearing sunglasses without 100 percent UV protection is actually a serious health risk – regardless of the season, sun exposure can increase the risk...
Jun 2, 2022
Author: Dana Karbassi Americans spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually on consumer fireworks, which cause more than 9,000 injuries a year. With the Fourth of July holiday just weeks away, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding the public that...
May 11, 2022
If you’re like most Americans, you probably thought you would notice a change in your vision if you had an eye disease. The fact is some of the leading causes of blindness—such as glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy—can begin without any symptoms. That’s why all healthy...
