American Academy of Ophthalmology Launches Spanish Eye Health Website to Combat Eye Disease in Latino Communities

SAN FRANCISCO, CA-- - The American Academy of Ophthalmology, the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons, has launched OjosSanos , a Spanish-language version of its EyeSmart ® website, ...

Maine Optometrists Participate in InfantSEE® Week to Improve Infant Eye and Vision Care

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to the overwhelming number of children with eye and vision problems across the United States, Maine optometrists are devoting appointments throughout the ...

Seeing more than just blurred vision in your eye exam

Increasingly, optometrists are the first to spot conditions like diabetes and hypertension A recent study commissioned by a vision insurance company confirms what many optometrists already knew anecdotally: That eye exams can be valuable tools for detecting the chronic diseases that are taking an increasing toll on American health and health care dollars.

Regular eye care is essential to classroom success

Did you know that 80 percent of what we learn is acquired visually? From reading to visual mnemonics (think stop signs and multiplication tables), vision plays a critical role in your child’s academic success.

Global Activism: Chicago doctor brings eye care to Haiti

On today's Global Activism , we hear from a Haitian American doctor who's trying to change the way eye care is delivered in Haiti. The Caribbean country is still reeling -- politically, economically and emotionally -- from the earthquake that took place in Port au Prince two years ago this month. Haiti has only 45 trained ophthalmologists in the entire country, making it hard for people to get ...