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    American Academy of Ophthalmology's EyeSmart

    Fireworks and Your Eyes

    Remember, fireworks are not toys

    Make this 4th of July memorable for the right reasons by protecting your family from potentially blinding fireworks eye injuries.

    Keep Your Family Safe This 4th of July

    Fireworks: The Blinding Truth

    Suzy the Sparkler and Freddie the Firecracker sure are a blast. But is that always a good thing?

    Get more fireworks safety information

    Sports Eye Safety

    Do you have the proper protection?

    Some sports require more eye protection than others. Is your family taking the right precautions?

    Eye Health in Sports and Recreation

    Protect Your Eyes from UV Rays

    Sunglasses aren’t just for fashion!

    UV light from the sun increases the risk of some eye diseases, including cataract, growths and cancer.

    Learn how to keep your eyes safe

    Losing Sight: Julian’s Story

    Costume contacts blind man in one eye

    Julian wanted to look different. Now he does after an infection from non-prescription contact lenses cost him his vision.

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    • Eye Diseases and Conditions

      Learn about eye diseases and conditions, their impact on your vision and treatments.

      Eye Diseases A – Z

    • Got symptoms?

      Use this comprehensive list to learn about what is serious, and what isn’t.

      Eye symptoms

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    The EyeSmart® website (at www.geteyesmart.org) provides public education about eye health from the American Academy of Ophthalmology – the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A trusted source for accurate, timely and relevant eye health information, EyeSmart educates the public about risk factors for eye diseases, infections and injuries. The website contains comprehensive ophthalmologist-reviewed information, including videos and interactive vision simulators to help people understand how ophthalmologists can help prevent, diagnose and treat eye conditions.

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      Last Updated: February 13th, 2012

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        Contact lenses are so popular, even grade-school children with fuzzy vision are skipping the specs and choosing contacts. The trend makes it easy to forget that contacts can expose users to some se...

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        What is a stye?

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        Doctors do not know for certain what causes retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Blood vessels in the eye normally finish developing in the last few weeks before birth. Premature infants, however, lea...

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        On Dec 03, 2020

        How is retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) detected?

        Premature babies should be screened for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and all other at-risk illnesses shortly following birth. An ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) can diagnose ROP during an examinatio...

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        Macular degeneration is a disease of the macula — a small area in the retina at the back of the eye. The macula allows you to see fine details clearly and do things such as read and drive. Wh...

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        On Jun 11, 2020

        What is retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)?

        Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease that occurs in a small percentage of premature babies.In ROP, abnormal blood vessels grow on the retina — the light-sensitive layer of cells...

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        The most common sign of migraine is headache lasting for hours. Symptoms generally include: Pounding pain on one side of your head (or steady pain on both sides of your head); Sensitivity to li...

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        What is glaucoma?

        Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. It is a disease of the optic nerve, which is the part of the eye that carries the images we see from the eye to the brain. G...

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        On May 20, 2019

        What happens when the carotid artery is blocked?

        A narrowing, hardening, or irregularity of the carotid artery can cause a blood clot or accumulation of debris to form in the artery. This is known as carotid artery disease. The debris may break o...

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        How does Graves' disease affect the eyes?

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        On Feb 25, 2019

        What is a dilated eye exam?

        The American Academy of Ophthalmology now recommends a complete dilated exam by the time you are 40 (if you are not already getting regular eye exams). If you have not had a complete eye exam in th...

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        On Jan 30, 2019

        How is carotid artery disease treated?

        Treatment of carotid artery disease may involve one or more of the following: Blood-thinning medications, such as aspirin, to help prevent blood clots Medication to lower blood pressure Surger...

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        What is laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery?

        Laser in situ keratomileusis, or LASIK, is an outpatient surgical procedure used to treat myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism. With LASIK, your ophthalmologist (Eye...

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        Why is it important for people with diabetes to see an eye specialist?

        Every individual with diabetes should have an eye exam at least once a year and at any time that they note any unusual symptoms in their vision to reduce risk of permanent vision loss.

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