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When Jameson Lamb and his friends began lighting fireworks one fourth of July, it all seemed like harmless fun. Little did they know that Jameson would be accidentally shot in the eye with what they thought was an already extinguished Roman candle.

Eye exams in aging adults may catch more than just vision problems. A new study bolsters evidence that certain types of vision problems may point to an elevated risk of dementia.

Aetna, the nation’s third largest insurer, decided to expand prior authorization for a range of surgeries, beginning July 1, including all cataract surgeries.

More than one-third of Americans have presbyopia, a loss of near vision with age. Most people reach for eyeglasses or specialty contact lenses, but soon patients may have an additional option: topical eye drops.

Before the pandemic, most patients with eye cancer were treated with radiation therapy. But delayed diagnoses during COVID drove the need for more eye removals. An ophthalmologist weighs in on early symptoms of eye cancer and when to seek care.

The number of eye injuries from air guns has skyrocketed in recent years, prompting experts to call for mandatory eye protection. Studies also support what the American Academy of Ophthalmology has said many times: Projectile toys are not safe.

Many people with dry eye feel misunderstood and unsatisfied with their treatment, a new survey shows. Here's why treating the disease is so difficult and what ophthalmologists say could help.

A survey of people with glaucoma, ophthalmologists and marijuana dispensaries revealed that few patients rely on marijuana to treat glaucoma and ophthalmologists are hesitant to recommend it.

Just 10 hours after she first put in a pair of colored contact lenses that she’d bought at a souvenir shop, Laura Butler of Parkersburg, W.Va., had "extreme pain in both eyes," she said.

Eye injuries sustained during the 2018-2019 season cost the NBA $2.4 million in lost productivity, based on the salaries of the players injured

Ophthalmology researchers urge the league to take the lead in protecting the eyes of football players across all levels of play.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss among older Americans. Know your risk of AMD and learn how to protect your sight.

People with diabetes who catch COVID-19 are more likely than others to develop severe illness and die. There are no easy answers as to why. But we do know that the best defense against severe COVID-19 is good diabetes management.

Toys can cause serious eye injuries, even blindness. An estimated 226,100 toy-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2018, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.The American Academy of Ophthalmology offers tips for selecting safe…

An eyedrop called Upneeq is the first drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to treat acquired ptosis, a condition where the upper eyelid droops over the eye.

Red light therapy is used to calm acne, heal wounds and reduce arthritis. Now, a new study suggests red light may also protect our eyes as we age. But eye experts warn that the practice has not been well studied in humans — so don’t try this at home.

Life-altering eye injuries are an increasingly common result of urban protests and demonstrations. The American Academy of Ophthalmology calls on Congress to address the use of rubber bullets after more than 20 Americans across the country suffered serious eye injuries while…

Sildenafil, sold under the brand name Viagra, is considered safe for men with erectile dysfunction. But a new study suggests high doses of Viagra can have lasting effects on vision.

Eyelash and eyebrow tints are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and are illegal in some states. Understand the risks of tinting, tattooing and perming the delicate hair around your eyes.

Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong found that children exposed to secondhand smoke had a significantly thinner choroid, or dense network of blood vessels, than unexposed children.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently proposed new warning labels to illustrate the risks of smoking, including blindness.

Houston Rockets' star, James Harden, suffered a bruised retina in both eyes during the NBA playoffs. But what exactly is a bruised retina?

A survey-based study of more than 6000 adults over age 40 found an association between having glaucoma and having various sleep problems.

A new study suggests that mindfulness meditation may help lower eye pressure in glaucoma patients and improve quality of life by lowering stress hormones. Patients who participated in meditation had lower eye pressure, a significant reduction in stress-related chemicals and…

A new study suggests that CBD doesn’t lower eye pressure; it raises it. High eye pressure is the primary risk factor for glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States.