July is UV safety month and about more than just fireworks and cookouts. The United States Department of Health and Human Services has also named July Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month. While Americans will spend hours applying sunscreen and picking out the perfect outerwear to protect skin from the sun’s harmful ...

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 ...