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Eye Safety June 16, 2025 admin

What You Don’t Know About Fireworks Can Cost You Your Sight

Every year, people suffer serious eye injuries from backyard fireworks displays. Most of the victims are children and bystanders located nowhere near the pyrotechnics. As Independence Day nears, The EYE MDs and the American Academy of Ophthalmology is working to dispel the myths that put people at risk of blindness. “Most people just don’t see the harm in sparklers, spinners, firecrackers, and bottle rockets, and they learn too late the necessity of wearing eye protection,” said Dianna Seldomridge, M.D., clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “It’s best to leave fireworks to the professionals. But if you choose to celebrate with fireworks, wear safety goggles and take all the necessary precautions to keep your family safe.” Myth #1: Consumer fireworks are harmless. Fireworks can cause blinding eye injuries such as chemical and thermal…

Eye Safety May 5, 2025June 16, 2025 admin

Parents: Here are 5 Steps to Protect Your Young Athletes’ Eyes

Nearly 30,000 people suffer sports-related eye injuries every year. Even the most low intensity sports activities pose some risk for eye injuries. From basketball to racquetball, from youth leagues to the pros, players need to protect their eyes. The EYE MDs and the American Academy of Ophthalmology are reminding the public that the best defense against potentially blinding sports-related injuries is wearing protective eyewear. “Getting athletes of any age to wear protective eyewear is a challenge,” said Dianna Seldomridge, M.D., clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “Ophthalmologists hear all the reasons for not wearing eye protection: it’s cumbersome, it will impair peripheral vision, it will fog up. But sports goggles have vastly improved over the years. And if you start your kids early, wearing protective eyewear will become as natural as donning a batting…

Cataract April 16, 2025June 16, 2025 admin

Three Things Patients Should Know About Cataracts

Approximately 25 million Americans have cataracts, which causes cloudy, blurry or dim vision and often develops with advancing age. This June, The EYE MDs joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in observing Cataract Awareness Month by sharing three things everyone should know about the condition and its treatment. As everyone grows older, the lenses of their eyes thicken and become cloudier. Eventually, they may find it more difficult to read street signs. Colors may seem dull. These symptoms may signal cataracts, which affect about 70 percent of people by age 75. Fortunately, cataracts can be corrected with surgery. Ophthalmologists, physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care, perform around three million cataract surgeries each year to restore vision to those patients. Get an idea of what someone with cataracts…

Cataract March 16, 2025June 16, 2025 admin

Why We Recommend the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens® at The EYE MDs

At The EYE MDs, our goal is to provide patients with the best possible vision for their lifestyle after cataract surgery. Traditional intraocular lenses (IOLs) offer significant improvements in vision, but they come with a limitation—once implanted, they cannot be adjusted without additional surgery. This means that vision outcomes rely on preoperative measurements, which while precise, cannot always predict exactly how a patient’s eye will heal. That’s why we are strong advocates for the Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL®/LAL+®), the first and only IOL that allows for customized vision adjustments after surgery. This innovative lens technology offers patients a level of personalization that was previously impossible. What Makes the Light Adjustable Lens Different? Unlike fixed standard lenses, the Light Adjustable Lens is made from a special photosensitive material that responds to…

Eye Health February 2, 2025February 2, 2025 admin

Eye Twitching Causes and Treatment

Should I be worried about my eye twitching? For the majority of us, the common eyelid twitch is a brief and minor annoyance. An eyelid twitch (or tic) is when you have a spasm or slight movement of your upper or lower eyelid. It comes on suddenly, and can last for a minute, hours, days or even longer. If you've ever experienced an eye twitch for an extended period of time, you know how annoying it is. Is eye twitching a symptom of a serious condition? Most common eyelid twitches are harmless, slight, and do not affect your vision. However, there are some neurological problems that can make eyelid muscles contract, such as blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm. These less common conditions generally tend to cause the eyelids to close more…

Uncategorized January 2, 2025February 2, 2025 admin

Pink Eye May Be a Symptom of H5N1 Bird Flu

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, can develop for different reasons. Most of the time it's because of a common cold or allergies. But it can also be a sign of bird flu if you've recently been close to infected birds, cows, or other farm animals. If you develop pink eye after exposure to birds, cows, or other farm animals, here’s what you should know. Don’t Panic: Bird Flu (Avian Influenza A) is Not Common in Humans Experts say most Americans have a low risk of developing bird flu, also known as avian influenza A (H5N1). 66 people in the United States have developed bird flu as of this article’s publication. The majority of patients became ill after being around infected dairy cows. So far, the virus does not appear…

Eye Health December 1, 2024February 2, 2025 admin

Can Ozempic Affect Eye Health?

Here’s What Ophthalmologists Want You to KnowThe diabetes drug semaglutide has been making headline news ever since the medication received FDA approval to help with blood sugar control and obesity treatment. Semaglutide medications include Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus. Results of the Ozempic studies show semaglutide can significantly help people control their blood sugar. But the studies also showed it can cause vision changes, including blurred vision, worsening of diabetic retinopathy and macular complications. So, do the benefits outweigh the risks? What Is Semaglutide and How Does It Affect the Eyes? Semaglutide helps people lose weight and control their blood sugar by releasing the hormone that makes us feel full while eating. This hormone, called GLP-1, also prompts the body to create more insulin, which reduces blood sugar. When the body…

Eye Health November 2, 2024February 2, 2025 admin

What Is an Ophthalmologist vs Optometrist?

Choosing an Eye Doctor When it's time to get your eyes checked, make sure you see the right eye specialist for your needs. Each member of the eye care team plays an important role in providing eye care, and they often work together in the same office. It's easy to confuse the types of professionals called "eye doctor" and their responsibilities in maintaining your eye health. Here's how they compare. Ophthalmologist vs Optometrist: What's the Difference? The levels of training and expertise—and what they are allowed to do for you—are the major difference between types of eye care professionals commonly called “eye doctor.” An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor, and the only eye doctor with a medical degree (MD). An optometrist is not a medical doctor but is often referred…

Uncategorized October 1, 2024December 5, 2024 admin

Interesting Facts About Eye Color

Understanding Eye Color: How Genetics and Melanin Shape Our Eyes Eye color is not just a physical trait—it’s influenced by genetics, melanin, and even environmental factors. While melanin is most commonly known for determining our skin and hair color, it also plays a significant role in eye color. This pigment helps protect the eye by absorbing light, including some ultraviolet (UV) radiation, that enters the iris, the part of the eye that controls how much light reaches the retina. But have you ever wondered how different eye colors occur and how rare they are? Let's dive into the fascinating world of eye color and its genetic and biological underpinnings. How Common Are Different Eye Colors? In many English-speaking countries, we may think of eye colors like brown, blue, and hazel…

Glaucoma September 1, 2024December 5, 2024 admin

Glaucoma. Did You Know?

Why Regular Eye Exams Are Crucial: Glaucoma Can Strike Without Warning Don't think you have anything in common with celebrities? Well, both Christie Brinkley and Bono were shocked when they were diagnosed with glaucoma, despite not experiencing any obvious issues with their vision. These high-profile cases highlight a serious truth about the disease: glaucoma can cause significant vision loss long before any symptoms become noticeable. As one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, glaucoma quietly damages the optic nerve, and once vision is lost, it cannot be recovered. That’s why The Eye MDs, in partnership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, strongly encourages everyone to get regular eye exams to detect this silent threat before it’s too late. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is actually a group of eye diseases…

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