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    Make Sure Protective Eyewear is on Your Christmas Shopping List
    DEC 13, 2018
    New study from the American Academy of Ophthalmology describes blinding eye injuries caused by BB guns.
    Unapproved Therapies Cause Significantly More Patient Injuries Than Reported by Cell Therapy Clinics
    OCT 29, 2018
    A team of ophthalmologists went looking for scientific evidence in support of commercially available “cell therapy” for eye diseases. Not only did they find virtually none; they instead discovered a growing number of patients are being irreparably harmed by unapproved cell therapies.
    Relying on Dr. Google to Diagnose Eye Problems may be Dangerous to Your Health
    OCT 29, 2018
    Study shows popular online symptom checker was incorrect 74 percent of the time, often assesses symptom severity incorrectly.
    Diabetes Medication May Protect Against a Common Cause of Blindness
    OCT 28, 2018
    Researchers from Taiwan have shown that people with type 2 diabetes who took a common diabetes medication, metformin, had a significantly lower rate of age-related macular degeneration. The study suggests that the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects of metformin can protect against AMD while it controls diabetes.
    Evidence Mounts That an Eye Scan May Detect Early Alzheimer’s Disease
    OCT 28, 2018
    Results from two studies show that a new, non-invasive imaging device can see signs of Alzheimer’s disease in a matter of seconds.
    American Academy of Ophthalmology Announces $2 million gift to Advance Childhood Eye Disease Research
    OCT 28, 2018
    The American Academy of Ophthalmology today announced a $2 million gift from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation (KTEF) to establish a permanent research fund to advance the practice of pediatric ophthalmology.
    American Academy of Ophthalmology Honors Luminaries in Medical and Surgical Eye Care
    OCT 28, 2018
    The American Academy of Ophthalmology is honoring exceptional ophthalmologists whose contributions have improved patient care and advanced the profession in the field of medical and surgical eye care will be honored at AAO 2018, the Academy’s 122nd annual meeting in Chicago.
    American Academy of Ophthalmology Announces $4 Million Gift to Aid Construction of a Public Museum Dedicated to Vision and Eye Health
    OCT 27, 2018
    The American Academy of Ophthalmology today announced a project to construct the world’s first public museum dedicated to vision and eye health. The new museum will be located in San Francisco.
    Easier, Potentially More Effective Treatment for Blinding Eye Disease Shows Promise in Clinical Trial
    OCT 26, 2018
    A new study shows that an implantable delivery system for a widely used medication to treat a blinding eye disease has enabled some patients to go 15 months in between treatments.
    International Innovators in Medical and Surgical Eye Health to Convene in Chicago to Advance Patient Care
    OCT 24, 2018
    Thousands of eye physicians and surgeons this week will convene in Chicago to attend AAO 2018, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s 122nd annual meeting.
    Nation’s Medical Specialists Demand Immediate End to Prior Authorization Abuse
    OCT 19, 2018
    Physicians, patients and Congress agree: Medicare Advantage plans must stop needless delays in medically necessary care
    Consult an Eye Care Professional if Your Halloween Costume Includes Scary Eyes
    OCT 05, 2018
    Creepy costume lenses might add spine-tingling thrills to your Halloween, but wearing costume contact lenses without a prescription can lead to serious eye infections or permanent vision loss.
    New Study Confirms Mediterranean Diet Prevents a Leading Cause of Blindness
    SEP 30, 2018
    Evidence is mounting that poor diet plays an important role in the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in the U.S. New research indicates people who adhered to a Mediterranean diet cut their risk of late-stage AMD by 41 percent.
    Over 50? You Need This Vaccine to Protect Your Vision
    SEP 05, 2018
    Shingles is no longer just an older person’s disease. Nearly one out of every three people in the U.S. will develop shingles (herpes zoster), with the greatest number occurring in people in their 50s.
    Is Too Much Screen Time Harming Children’s Vision?
    AUG 06, 2018
    Does digital eyestrain cause lasting damage? Should your child use reading glasses or computer glasses? As kids go back to school this month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is arming parents with the facts about the potential harm from looking at digital screens.
    Contact Lens Care: You’re Probably Doing It Wrong
    AUG 01, 2018
    Contact lens wearers risk infection if they fail to wear, clean, disinfect, and store their contact lenses as directed. "Healthy Habits Mean Healthy Eyes" is the theme of Contact Lens Health Week Aug. 20-24.
    American Academy of Ophthalmology Launches New Scientific Journal Dedicated to Glaucoma Research
    JUL 30, 2018
    The American Academy of Ophthalmology today announced the launch of Ophthalmology® Glaucoma, a new scientific journal focused exclusively on glaucoma.
    Research to Prevent Blindness and American Academy of Ophthalmology Award Grants for Big Data Research to Advance Patient Care
    JUL 18, 2018
    Award recipients plan to use IRIS Registry database to conduct population-based studies in ophthalmology and blindness prevention.
    Sunglasses: Your Prescription for Eye Health
    JUL 13, 2018
    Did you know that too much sun on unprotected eyes increases the risk of eye diseases? This summer, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds you that sunglasses are more than a bold fashion statement, they are a smart health choice.
    American Academy of Ophthalmology Reiterates Long-standing Guidance on LASIK Patient Education
    JUN 14, 2018
    The American Academy of Ophthalmology, the world’s leading professional association of eye physicians and surgeons, today reiterated its long-standing guidance for patients considering LASIK vision correction surgery.
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