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2020: Year of the Eye
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20 Celebrities With Eye Conditions
MAR 17, 2020
By Vered Hazanchuk
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…
20 Eye and Vision Myths
NOV 20, 2019
By
Reena Mukamal
For 2020: The Year of the Eye, the American Academy of Ophthalmology presents you with the facts behind these 20 common eye myths.
20 Rare Eye Conditions That Ophthalmologists Treat
OCT 22, 2020
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Reena Mukamal
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…
20 Reasons to See an Ophthalmologist
MAR 17, 2020
By Vered Hazanchuk
A recent survey found that only half of Americans see an eye care professional on a regular basis. Why set aside time for an eye exam? For 2020: the Year of the Eye, the American Academy of Ophthalmology presents 20 reasons to see an ophthalmologist.
20 Surprising Health Problems an Eye Exam Can Catch
JAN 16, 2020
By
Reena Mukamal
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.
20 Tales of Quack Eye Cures
DEC 18, 2020
By
Daniel Porter
It’s easy to look back at the valuable milestones in vision care. But history’s blights are not so easy on the eyes. For 2020: Year of the Eye, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye™ present a cringe-worthy tour of 20 quack devices.
20 Things to Know About Children's Eyes and Vision
DEC 17, 2019
By
Reena Mukamal
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…
20 Ways Aging Changes Your Eyes
AUG 10, 2020
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Vered Hazanchuk
Aging can affect your eyes, but vision loss is not the norm. For 2020: Year of the Eye, the American Academy of Ophthalmology presents 20 common changes to vision and eye health that aging adults should be aware of, and ways to manage and treat symptoms.
20 Worst Eye Injuries in Modern Sports
NOV 22, 2019
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Reena Mukamal
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.
20 Worst Things for Your Eyes
SEP 25, 2020
By
Vered Hazanchuk
What’s the worst thing you can imagine happening to your eye? From eyeball tattoos to seemingly harmless habits like storing contact lenses in water, we’ve compiled 20 top threats to eye health.
36 Fabulous Foods to Boost Eye Health
JAN 10, 2020
By Celia Vimont
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.
Famous People You Didn’t Know Were Ophthalmologists
JUN 18, 2020
By
Vered Hazanchuk
During 2020: Year of the Eye, we celebrate the accomplishments of ophthalmologists who protect our sight. But what about the ophthalmologists who achieve success outside of the industry? Here are eight famous people you may not have known were ophthalmologists.
How Much Do You Know About Eye Health?
APR 22, 2020
By
Susanne Medeiros
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.
Perfect Vision? 20 Tips to Keep It That Way
FEB 10, 2020
By
Kate Rauch
You’ve been told you have 20/20 vision, which is about as good as it gets. But life can take a toll on our eyes. Fortunately, we can take steps to protect our sight. For 2020: Year of the Eye, the American Academy of Ophthalmology presents 20 tips to keep your eyes in top sh…
Top 20 Eye Care Questions of 2020
DEC 18, 2020
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Ann Delfaro
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Daniel Porter
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.
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