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Eye Safety December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 Tim Turner

Here’s What Ophthalmologists are Buying for Their Kids This Holiday Season

Ophthalmologists have long cautioned against purchasing toys that pose a danger to children’s eyes. This year we’re adding digital devices to our usual list of BB guns, Nerf guns, and slingshots. That’s because evidence is mounting that too much screen time and not enough time outside may be behind the recent rise in nearsightedness in children. To help, The Eye MDs and the American Academy of Ophthalmology released a screen-free holiday gift guide focused on healthy kids and healthy eyes. “As a parent, I know how hard it is to limit screen time, but several new studies conducted during the pandemic show increased time on digital devices for online learning and entertainment may be causing an increase in nearsightedness among children,” said Dianna Seldomridge, MD, clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “So, in addition…

Eye Health November 11, 2025December 11, 2025 Tim Turner

Here’s Why People With Diabetes Shouldn’t Skip Eye Appointments

Things happen: appointments are forgotten, other health issues crop up, financial problems happen. But missing eye exams may be vision-threatening for patients with diabetes. The Eye MDs joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in reiterating the importance of eye exams during the month of November, which is observed as Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Diabetes is the leading causes of preventable blindness in the United States among adults age 20 to 74 and is the fifth most common cause of preventable blindness globally. Among the 30 million Americans with diabetes, about one-third have diabetic retinopathy, the potentially blinding complication of diabetes. People typically don't notice changes in their vision in the disease's early stages. But as it progresses, diabetic retinopathy usually causes vision loss that in many cases cannot be…

Eye Safety October 1, 2025October 5, 2025 admin

Scare Up the Fun, Not the Scary Eye Infections this Halloween

If your Halloween plans include scary eyes, beware of costume contact lenses labeled “one size fits all” or “no need to see an eye doctor.” Costume lenses must be prescribed and fitted by an eye care professional, just like regular contact lenses. Otherwise, you may be haunted by an eye infection long after the fun of Halloween is over. The American Academy of Ophthalmology and The Eye MDs urge the public to only buy decorative contacts from retailers who require a prescription and sell FDA-approved products. “Costume contact lenses may seem like the perfect, easy way to complete your spooky look. But the consequences of using costume lenses are much scarier than the zombie eye you may have been going for,” said Dianna Seldomridge, MD, clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Contact lenses…

Eye Health September 2, 2025October 5, 2025 admin

Let’s Talk About Aging and Vision

The number of older Americans with low vision is expected to double in the coming years, as more people live longer. Low vision describes poor vision that can't be fixed or improved with glasses, contacts or surgery. People with low vision have blind spots that can make it difficult or impossible to drive, read or see faces. But the tragedy isn’t that people have lost vision, it’s that most believe nothing can be done to improve their quality of life. The American Academy of Ophthalmology and The Eye MDs are taking the opportunity of September’s Healthy Aging Month to let people know they can retain their independence and stay safe, despite declining vision. Age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of low vision. Other common contributors include diabetic…

Eye Health August 5, 2025October 5, 2025 admin

Nearsightedness is a Public Health Crisis

Nearsightedness has risen dramatically over the last 50 years. If nothing is done to help slow the increase, half the world’s population may be nearsighted by the year 2050. That means much more than a lot of people in glasses. It means a lot of kids today are at risk of developing vision-threatening eye conditions tomorrow. That’s why The Eye MDs and the American Academy of Ophthalmology are sharing information about myopia and its progression. People who have myopia, also known as nearsightedness, can see close-up objects clearly, but objects farther away are blurry. Myopia that begins in early childhood often worsens as the child grows. If these changes are too extreme, it can be hard to correct the blurriness with glasses or contact lenses and the risk of potentially…

Eye Safety July 5, 2025October 5, 2025 admin

Read This Before Buying New Shades

Not all sunglasses are created equal. While the choices are endless, there’s only one thing that tops all sunglass considerations and it has nothing to do with price or brand names. It’s all about the UV protection. The Eye MDs and the American Academy of Ophthalmology want you to know that selecting sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of UV-A and UV-B radiation is the best way to protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging rays. “Wearing sunglasses without 100 percent UV protection is actually a serious health risk,” said Dianna Seldomridge, MD, clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “Regardless of the season, sun exposure can increase the risk of developing growths on the eye, cataracts and some eye cancers. The good news is, protecting yourself from the sun is easy and…

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…

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