A recent survey found that only half of Americans see an eye care professional on a regular basis. We understand — we all lead busy lives. But it's important to set aside time for an eye exam; here are 20 reasons to see an ophthalmologist. Why see ...
Health issues for people over sixty commonly involve the heart and other vital organs. So do eye-related conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma, but dry eyes don't often come to mind. Or do they? In fact, more than 70% of people in this age group are believed ...
Each year, nearly 25,000 Americans visit the emergency room due to a workplace eye injury. During Workplace Eye Wellness Month this March, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Barth Vision and Optical reminds employers and workers about the importance of wearing certified and approved eye protection. How ...
AMD Awareness Month -- For more than a decade, ophthalmologists have treated wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with eye injections given every month or two, and dry AMD with antioxidant vitamins. These treatments were groundbreaking when introduced, offering hope for the first time that this sight-threatening disease ...
What Are Floaters? Floaters look like small specks, dots, circles, lines or cobwebs in your field of vision. While they seem to be in front of your eye, they are floating inside. Floaters are tiny clumps of gel or cells inside the vitreous that fills your eye. What you ...
