Get EyeSmart in #2020

Eye disease is more common than you may think. Though sometimes discouraging, eye conditions and vision impairments do not have to keep you from living your life. Here are 20 actors, musicians, artists and other famous people who achieved success while living with chronic ey…

Ophthalmologists regularly care for routine eye conditions, such as near- or farsightedness, cataracts and macular degeneration. But did you know that ophthalmologists play a unique role in researching and treating uncommon eye diseases? Here are 20 rare eye conditions that…

Eye exams aren’t just about vision. They’re about your health. Here are 20 surprising conditions your eye doctor may detect during a comprehensive eye exam.

As children grow, their eyes change quickly. Being vigilant about eye health is important to help identify and address problems early, while children’s eyes are still developing. For 2020: Year of the Eye, the American Academy of Ophthalmology presents 20 important things to…

Professional athletes have a history of career-threatening injuries to the eyes. For 2020: Year of the Eye, here are 20 of the most infamous eye injuries in modern sports.

For 2020: Year of the Eye, opt for a diet low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Here are 36 fabulous foods that can benefit not only your heart but your eyes.

Many people fear vision loss more than they fear cancer, stroke, heart disease and other serious ailments. But while most adults assume they're well versed in eye health, few actually are. And that lack of knowledge only increases their risk.

While 2020 began as the Year of the Eye, it will likely be remembered as the year entire nations shut down to slow the spread of COVID-19. Here's a roundup of the year's most widely read questions answered by the Academy's "Ask an Ophthalmologist" service.