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August 28, 2018

Common causes include sports injuries, collisions with door frames, or even a punch in the nose.

August 21, 2018

You may have heard that carrots are good for your vision—and it’s true. But so are spinach, kale, tomatoes, arugula, and sweet potatoes.

June 25, 2018

From the bright glow of sparklers to the thrill of bottle rockets and Roman candles, fireworks are a July tradition. Unfortunately, so are firework-related eye injuries.

May 21, 2018

More than 24 million American adults have never had an eye exam.

May 16, 2018

Basketball is still the leading cause of sports-related eye injuries in the United States.

March 13, 2018

Every March, year after year, eye health organizations make a concerted effort to educate Americans about eye protection in the workplace.

March 05, 2018

A diagnosis of “low vision,” defined as vision that can’t be corrected with standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery, changes everything—from a person’s confidence to the way they navigate the world.

February 09, 2018

If you haven’t already heard of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), chances are that you will, since it might one day affect you or someone in your family.

January 22, 2018

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month.

January 03, 2018

Sleep in your eyes, sleep crust, sand, eye gunk—whatever you call it, we all get it—that crusty stuff in the corners of your eyes when you wake up in the morning.

December 13, 2017

In the chaos and rush of holiday shopping for kids’ toys, eye safety isn’t always top of mind. But Prevent Blindness America has declared December as Safe Toys and Gift Awareness Month for good reason.

November 10, 2017

If you are under a doctor’s care for your diabetes, you probably know that you are also at risk for eye disease.

October 25, 2017

When the upper eyelid droops over the eye, it’s called ptosis and it happens to people of all ages.

October 13, 2017

Don’t let a bad Halloween costume decision haunt you for life. It could happen if you’re looking to disguise your eyes with freaky colored contact lenses without a prescription.

September 29, 2017

Let’s just cut to the chase: getting an eye “tattoo” is a bad idea.

September 26, 2017

What is fact and what is fiction? Read these five myths about vision and find out if they are true!

September 14, 2017

If you live long enough, you will develop a cataract or two.

August 22, 2017

When it comes to kids and eye safety, there’s always something. A recent study looks at kids and detergent pods, which can cause chemical burns to the eyes.

August 15, 2017

As the excitement builds and the entire country counts down to the total eclipse of the sun on August 21, ophthalmologists, planetariums, astronomical societies, and the media are all doing their best to get the word out about why and how you need to protect your eyes.

August 03, 2017

Cataracts can cause serious problems, but there is also a fairly simple treatment.

August 01, 2017

Some might think it’s a chance to ignore mom’s advice to never look directly into the sun.

June 14, 2017

Kids are running through sprinklers, teens are hanging out in front of the slushy shack, and the smell of barbeques is in the air. Summer is here, and Fourth of July celebrations complete with fireworks are on the way.

June 07, 2017

John A. Moran Eye Center ophthalmologist, Amy Lin, MD, doesn’t think whitening drops are such a great thing, at least not all the time.

May 12, 2017

Did you know that women are at higher risk for a variety of eye diseases?

April 25, 2017

One of the most important things you can do to maintain your quality of life is to protect those precious orbs with professional care and simple, every-day habits.

March 13, 2017

Did you know that without UV-ray-blocking sunglasses, your eyes can also suffer sunburns?

February 06, 2017

There is definitely a right way and a wrong way to clean your glasses.

January 11, 2017

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Since awareness is the first step toward prevention, here’s what you need to know about preventing and monitoring this blinding disease—actually, a group of diseases that damage the optic nerve.

December 14, 2016

Could it happen to you?

November 28, 2016

Did you know that all people with diabetes are at risk for vision loss and blindness from diabetic eye disease? African Americans, American Indians and Alaska Natives, Hispanics/Latinos, and older adults with diabetes are especially at risk.

November 11, 2016

What’s the proper etiquette for meeting someone who is visually impaired?

October 20, 2016

Halloween is a spooky time of year, and people go to great lengths to perfect their costumes. However, when it comes disguising your eyes with “fashion,” or “cosmetic” contact lenses the results can be downright scary.

September 09, 2016

September is “Healthy Eye Aging Month" — a good time to think about your vision, now and in the future.

August 26, 2016

Vision problems affect 5.3 million elementary school age children nationwide (over 20%).