EyeCare America: Healthy Eyes Happy Lives Infographic
One in six Americans age 65 and older has a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. The risk of eye disease increases with age, yet many older adults neglect to see an ophthalmologist for care.
Healthy tips to protect your eyes' retinas as you age
Getting older tends to go hand in hand with failing vision, but eye experts say there are things you can do to preserve your sight as you age.
My Top Five: Debunking common myths in ophthalmology and vision care
In the field of eye health, numerous misconceptions persist. Let’s examine five prevalent myths and uncover the truth behind them.
What to know about computers and dry eyes
Using devices with screens, such as computers, smartphones, and tablets, may lead to dry eye. To prevent it, people can take regular screen breaks and make adjustments to their environment.
The risks of eyelash extensions aren't pretty, from cornea erosion to cancer-causing glue
Ultra long, thick eyelashes might be in vogue, but are they worth the expense—and the risk to health?
What to know about ocular myasthenia gravis
Ocular myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune condition affecting the muscles surrounding and involving the eyes. Symptoms can include double vision, droopy eyelids, and more.
Biomarkers reveal how patients with glaucoma may respond to treatment
Over 700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma and it is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. The condition occurs when the cells in the eye that help you see (called retinal ganglion cells) start to die.
Retinoblastoma therapy evolves with higher success rates and lower complications
The evolution of retinoblastoma treatment over the past 15 years has resulted in a higher likelihood of vision preservation without compromising survival, according to research released today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 21st Annual Meeting.
Aging retinal pigmented epithelium: Omics-based insights into vision decline
The retinal pigmented epithelium (RPE), the cellular monolayer located between the neuroretina and the highly vascularized choroid, from which it is separated by Bruch's membrane (BrM), has a critical role in human vision and performs essential functions throughout life for maintaining the retinal homeostasis. The RPE is particularly susceptible to aging, sustaining significant morphologic and physiologic changes.
Can Ozempic Affect Eye Health? Here’s What Ophthalmologists Want You to Know
When the body experiences a change in sugar level, it can affect the shape of the eye’s lens. This change is what causes blurry vision, a side effect of semaglutide.