The 4 Biggest Warning Signs of Cataracts

Cataracts are a vision problem that affects one in every six Americans past the age of 40. But many people are unfamiliar with cataracts and unsure of what warning signs to watch out for. The lens of your eye needs light to pass through it to focus on an object. A...

5 Tips for Choosing Safe Toys this Christmas

Every month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology brings awareness to a different topic surround eye health and safety. And this month, it is all about Christmas gifts! For every ten children who end up in the emergency room with an eye injury, at least one of them...

5 Ways Diabetic Patients Can Protect Their Eyes

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has named November Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Diabetes is a serious disease that puts patients at risk for a number of health problems. Patients with diabetes are more at risk for developing conditions like diabetic...

The 5 Habits of People Who Have Healthy Eyes

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 37 million Americans suffer from age-related eye diseases like macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma. All of these have the potential to cause vision loss or even blindness. However, studies have shown that...