Did you know that Americans spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually on consumer fireworks? Along with the entertainment fireworks bring, they also cause more than 9,000 injuries every year. With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding the public that fireworks are not ...

Approximately 37 million adults in America have age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma. These conditions can result in visual impairment or full blindness. Fortunately, recent studies show that making healthy choices and getting regular eye exams can reduce an individual’s risk of vision loss. In support of Healthy ...

April is Sports Eye Safety Month and in support of keeping our eyes safe this spring, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding athletes everywhere that the overwhelming majority of eye injuries can be avoided by wearing appropriate eye protection. Each year, an estimated 100,000 people experience a sports-related eye ...

You may be surprised to learn that nearly 25,000 Americans take a trip to the emergency room due to an eye injury that occurred while at work each year. The real problem is even bigger than what is illustrated by trips to the ER. Almost 2,000 workers sustain a job-related ...