EyeSmart - American Academy of Ophthalmology

11/17/2025

Cataracts in newborns are a medical emergency. Read this family's story: https://ow.ly/AV8r50XqOqB

When newborn Oliver was diagnosed with a rare pediatric cataract, quick action by his ophthalmologist saved his sight. Read about Oliver's diagnosis and his life-changing outcome.

11/15/2025

Can a wireless chip implanted in the back of the eye and a pair of high-tech glasses restore useful vision in people with macular degeneration? An ophthalmologist weighs in: https://ow.ly/uLTa50XqOp3

11/14/2025

Can eyedrops replace your reading glasses? Read this: https://ow.ly/3sKe50XqOlb

11/13/2025

What does it look like to go blind? When words failed to describe it, artist Mark Rouse turned to painting to show what it looked like to lose his vision to diabetic retinopathy, and then regain it after treatment: https://ow.ly/nhe950XoFF2

11/12/2025

People with diabetes are more likely to develop blinding eye diseases. That's why they need an eye exam *every* year. EyeCare America can help get your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist: https://ow.ly/ck2w50XoFst

11/11/2025

Noticing lines or flickering lights in your vision? You may be experiencing an ophthalmic migraine. Read more here: https://ow.ly/SOXS50XoFoI

11/10/2025

Constantly battling red, swollen eyelids? You may have blepharitis. More here: https://ow.ly/co4M50XoFfJ

11/08/2025

Here's what ophthalmologists want you to know about children and screen time: https://ow.ly/mMeh50XoF6a

11/07/2025

Here's why you need an eye exam by age 40, even if your vision seems fine: https://ow.ly/CVBS50XoEZO

10/22/2025

10/20/2025

Several new studies at aim to understand how GLP-1 drugs for glucose control and weight loss affect vision: https://ow.ly/ZxRn50XefGB

10/20/2025

Can vitamin supplements help slow this blinding eye disease? Check out new data presented at : https://ow.ly/CTtL50XefB1