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 ...

Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in America. Cataracts are cloudy areas in the lens of the eye. Symptoms of cataracts can include slightly blurred vision and sensitivity to glare. The longer cataracts go untreated, the more difficult they are to repair with surgery and the more ...

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 ...

You’ve likely heard of glaucoma, but you might not have heard about some of the symptoms to determine if you could be dealing with this serious eye condition. Read on to learn a bit more about signs you may be developing glaucoma and what you can do before potential eye ...