By Shirley Dang Published May 16, 2025 for The American Academy of Ophthalmology. Fireworks cause almost 2,000 eye injuries every year, according to a new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. More than half of these injuries happen in children. Despite the statistics, most Americans still do not wear eye protection when handling fireworks. A national survey found that nearly three times more …
By Reena Mukamal Published Apr. 17, 2025 for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The takeaway: A small study in mice hints that exercise may protect against an overgrowth of blood vessels that occurs in eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It’s not clear if exercise protects against certain eye diseases in humans. Large …
Excerpted from the American Academy of Ophthalmology – Published Mar. 12, 2025 Having a family history of eye disease can put you at a higher risk for developing one yourself. But, do you know if anyone in your family has ever had an eye disease? Ask some questions at your next family get-together to find …
By Reena Mukamal, Contributing Writer for the American Academy of Ophthalmology – originally published at www.aao.org. If you think the only people who suffer vision-threatening eye injuries from yard work are those who fail to wear proper eye protection, ophthalmologist Sanjiv Dr. Kumar, MD, has some news you. Dr. Kumar was wearing the right eye …
By Reena Mukamal for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Published Jan. 21, 2025 Imagine a special light that could protect vision in people with dry age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD) without eye injections. That’s what a new treatment aims to do. Dry AMD affects mostly adults over 55, and it’s a leading cause of vision …
Excerpted from a post By Daniel Porter for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Published Dec. 11, 2024 It is common to wonder how eye surgery or an eye condition will impact your fitness routine. While it’s important to stay active, some exercise may do more harm than good. Here are general guidelines that may help …
By Anni Delfaro for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Published Nov. 11, 2024 Glitter on pine cones and tinsel on trees; bright snowy hillsides and dry autumn leaves — eye hazards aren’t always easy to spot, but this winter you’ll find them, ready or not. Don’t let holiday eye hazards catch you by surprise! Know …
By Kierstan Boyd for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Published Sep. 30, 2024 If you have vision in only one eye, it is very important to protect that eye. Keeping your good eye healthy and safe protects your lifestyle too. Without adequate vision in your functioning eye, you may no longer be able to: Work …
By Kierstan Boyd Published Sep. 17, 2024 for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. If you have diabetes, you probably already know that you’re at risk for vision problems. You know that controlling your blood sugar and monitoring your A1C is vital for your overall health. It’s also critical to prevent diabetic retinopathy, which is the …
By Reena Mukamal for The American Academy of Ophthalmology Published Aug. 26, 2024 Most people diagnosed with pink eye are written a prescription for antibiotic eye drops or ointment, even though antibiotics usually don’t help pink eye go away faster. A new study suggests children with pink eye who use antibiotics aren’t any better off …