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Choosing Toys and Resources for Children with Low Vision Nearly 3% of children in the United States are blind or visually impaired. Low vision affects every child uniquely. The toys and support tools that benefit one child may differ dramatically from those

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The American Academy of Ophthalmology has declared December Safe Toys and Celebrations Month. Nearly 226,000 toy-related injuries were treated in U.S. emergency rooms in one year. Before you buy, learn which toys could cause harm: http://bit.ly/w1bEx2

The Ophthalmologist-Approved Holiday Gift Guide Running out of gift ideas for the kids? Here is what ophthalmologists are keeping in mind as they put together their own holiday shopping lists.

Only Eye Exams Can Pick Up Most Early Glaucoma Symptoms​​ Just knowing the symptoms of glaucoma isn’t enough. Only in advanced stages does the most common type, open-angle glaucoma, affect central vision.​

Don’t let an eye infection turn your Halloween into a true fright fest - below are some helpful tips to avoid eye infections 🎃 👻 👁

Scratches, sores, infections … blindness. All of these can be caused by over-the-counter costume contacts. Here’s why you need a prescription if you want to make your eyes look like a zombie’s this Halloween:
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Danger: Colored Contacts Can Harm Your Eyes Wearing colored contact lenses without a prescription may seem harmless, but beware: Costume contacts can severely damage your eyes and even cause blindness if they're not fitted by an eye specialist.

Did you know that you should have a baseline comprehensive eye exam at least by age 40? Find out why here: http://bit.ly/qnaFpz

Get an Eye Disease Screening at 40 Adults with no signs or risk factors for eye disease should get an eye disease screening at age 40. If you have symptoms or risk factors, see an ophthalmologist to set up an exam schedule.

Eating right, exercising often, and seeing your ophthalmologist regularly will help keep you healthy as you grow older. See how healthy lives = healthy eyes: https://bit.ly/2ISv2bA

Another Reason to Exercise: Protecting Your Sight People who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity may be able to significantly lower their risk of glaucoma.

One in six Americans age 65 and older has a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. The risk of eye disease increases with age, yet many older adults neglect to see an ophthalmologist for care.

Don’t forget that kids get eye strain too! 👁 Below 👇 are some good tips for parents

If your kids are heading back to school this month, make sure to read this parents’ guide to pink eye. These viral or bacterial infections spread fast in classrooms: http://bit.ly/1jXLfuE

Quick Home Remedies for Pink Eye Pink eye, also called conjunctivitis, is a general term for an eye infection or eye allergies. Pink eye is very contagious. Learn about pink eye treatments and home remedies, and when to call your doc

Buying new sunglasses? 😎 🕶 ☀️
Be sure to check the tag or sticker that says 100% UV protection!
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Eating right can help lower your risk of eye conditions that cause blindness. Load up on leafy greens, cold water fish like salmon, and citrus fruit. Learn more about how these foods can protect your eyes: https://bit.ly/3bNCvq0

Diet and Nutrition Learn about eye healthy diet and nutrition.

Prolonged sun exposure is linked to eye cancer. Learn about protecting your eyes from UV rays: http://bit.ly/1P8mrc6

The Sun, UV Light and Your Eyes Ultraviolet (UV) light can harm your eyes and raise your risk of cataracts, growths on the eye and cancer. Follow these tips to protect your eyes from sun damage all year long.

Did you know that certain medications and features can change your sun sensitivity? It's true!

Keep a safe distance from fireworks this weekend (& always) -The most recent Consumer Product Safety Commission report found that 15% of fireworks injuries were eye injuries-aao.org

Exercise May Stave Off Eye Disease, Study Finds Regular exercise can slim your waistline and lift your mood. Now, a new study suggests that exercise may also guard against eye damage. This could help stave off macular degeneration (AMD), a leading

It’s allergy season! 🍃 🌸 🤧

Intensely itchy eyes? Here's what it could mean: http://ow.ly/AA0a50IMLu7

Honoring our nation’s heroes on this Memorial Day.
Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice 🇺🇸

How to Treat a Bee Sting Near the Eye Here's what to do if a bee stings you in or around your eye.

How Much Do You Know About Eye Health? 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 la

20 Surprising Health Problems an Eye Exam Can Catch 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.

Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness in the U.S. Find out more about what causes this lens-clouding eye condition: http://bit.ly/1kqjkBI

What Are Cataracts? A cataract is when your eye's natural lens becomes cloudy. Proteins in your lens break down and cause things to look blurry, hazy or less colorful.

Curious about cataracts? Good news: you can find more than250 answers to cataract questions in the feature section of EyeSmart. See if your question has already been answered or submit a new one: http://bit.ly/1U31Pok

Ask an Ophthalmologist Questions by Topic Category - American Academy of Ophthalmology Browse our thousands of eye health questions and answers by topic to find the facts you need.

Is blurry vision in the morning normal? Find out what this ophthalmologist says: http://ow.ly/I9ua50ILTub

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20 Eye and Vision Myths The American Academy of Ophthalmology presents you with the facts behind these 20 common eye myths.

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Nearly a quarter of healthy individuals may have some degree of red desaturation A recent study of healthy adults reporting red desaturation may indicate that the specificity of the red desaturation test for asymmetric optic...

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month! If a day in front of the screen leaves your eyes dry, red, and irritated, try these eye ergonomics tips to make them more comfortable. http://bit.ly/1Q27QnM

Computers, Digital Devices and Eye Strain Staring at your computer screen, smartphone or other digital devices for long periods won’t cause permanent eye damage, but your eyes may feel dry, red and tired. Learn how to prevent digital eye stra

Is ‘COVID Eye’ a Thing? A 9-year-old boy was nearly blinded after developing “COVID eye.” He lost vision in one eye less than a week after testing positive for COVID-19. Physicians said the boy had developed orbital celluli