As we all navigate the changes that are are part of the coronavirus reality, one piece of constant advice from medical experts has been to avoid touching your face, particularly your nose, mouth, and eyes. Doing so can significantly reduce your risk of getting infected.

However, since you’re advised not to touch your eyes, what’s the best way to go about wearing contact lenses, or maintaining appointments with your eye doctor? And are there other things you should be doing to protect your eyes? Here are some tips from the American Academy of Ophthalmology for you to consider: Read more

Many studies have shown that people fear blindness as much if not more than they fear cancer, heart disease, stroke, and other serious health problems. However, one new study shows that the vision loss that Americans are scared about is actually an issue they know very little about. The year 2020, with all its symbolism with clear vision, is the year to change that.

The number of people who will be affected by eye diseases that cause vision loss or blindness is expected to double in the years ahead, which makes it critical that people understand what puts them at risk for vision loss.

Unfortunately, a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll about what Americans actually know when it comes to caring for their vision shows that we have a long way to go in helping people better understand eye health. Read more

Cosmetic eye procedures are becoming increasingly common among both men and women in the U.S. In fact, upper or lower eyelid surgeries are the 4th leading type of cosmetic surgical procedures, and nonsurgical procedures that tighten skin around the eye areas are equally popular.

It’s easy to understand why so many of us are seeking cosmetic eye procedures, whether surgical and nonsurgical. Your eyes are the focal point of your face, and are one of the first areas to show the effects of aging. Read more

Did you know that the back of the eyes are the only place on the human body in which blood vessels can be visually observed? And how healthy your eyes’ blood vessels are can be a critical—and even lifesaving—indicator of how healthy the rest of your body’s blood vessels may be.

As a result, by examining the interior and back of your eyes, an ophthalmologist can detect damage that may be linked to heart disease or other serious medical problems. Read more

If you tune in to the Today Show, you’re probably aware that co-anchor Savannah Guthrie was absent from the show for a few weeks at the end of last year due to a serious eye injury. Guthrie, 47, first shared the news of her injury in late November, explaining that she was undergoing laser treatments to repair a torn retina, which was caused when her young son accidentally threw a toy train that hit her eye.

Within 24-hours after the toy hit her eye, Guthrie couldn’t see out of that eye due to a build up of blood behind the retinal tear. The retina is a layer of nerve cells that line the back wall of the eye, responsible for sensing light and sending signals to the brain. Read more