Eye Health News

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.

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.

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.

Fussy eating, strict diets and eating disorders can starve the body of nutrients needed for healthy vision. Here's how one teenager's junk food diet led to permanent blindness.

CRISPR is a new kind of genetic engineering that allows scientists to edit DNA to potentially repair genetic defects or use genetically modified human cells as therapies. Ophthalmologists are not yet using CRISPR to treat eye diseases. But scientists hope it could one day st…

A new study published in the April edition of Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, found that when it comes to diagnosing diabetic retinopathy, physicians and artificial intelligence (AI) systems working together are more effective than either…

A new treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has shown promise in an animal study. Researchers hope the treatment, which involves using a patient's own stem cells to replace lost retina cells, will soon be tested in humans.

A recent study from England has found that people who have had cataract surgery have better mental function in later life. The report joins a growing body of research that suggests that taking care of vision has benefits for older adults beyond just improving sight.

Recent research suggests that dark chocolate can sharpen your vision, at least temporarily. Eating cocoa can enhanced availability of oxygen and nutrients to the blood vessels of the eye and brain, sharpening vision.

Ophthalmologist Lama Al-Aswad, MD, MPH, is showing that telehealth programs can reduce blindness among the most vulnerable populations living in America's big cities.

New research on a fatal brain infection related to mad cow disease could lead to safe ways to diagnose the infection through the eyes. The findings are also a red flag about the importance of preventing the spread of the infection during eye surgery and other procedures, res…

Interrupting treatment for diabetic eye disease can result in blindness.