@AcademyEyeSmart

Raising awareness of eye diseases and conditions, EyeSmart is a public information program of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

 San Francisco, CA
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Joined March 2009
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Time to get your eyes checked? Which eye care professional should you visit? ow.ly/nmXl50SCAqX #eyexam #eyehealth
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Does macular degeneration run in your family? Here's what you need to know: ow.ly/EKlc50ZWYNc #AMD #maculardegeneration #vitamins #supplements #familyhistory #genetics #eyedisease
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Is glare keeping you from driving at night? Read this: ow.ly/O9gt50ZWYIN #eyeexam #eyehealth #glasses #eyeglasses #night #driving #glare #healthtips
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How is astigmatism corrected? An ophthalmologist explains: ow.ly/5A8f50ZWYGE #astigmatism #eyehealth #healthtips #eyeglasses #contacts #contactlenses #lenses
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Most people don't take proper care of their contact lenses and are putting their vision at risk. Are you one of them? ow.ly/tq7K50ZWYCQ #eyesafety #eyehealth #healthtips #infection #eyeinfection #contacts #contactlenses #lenses
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Think routine eye exams are unnecessary? Think again. Here's how often you should get your eyes checked based on your age: ow.ly/GoPe50ZWYAP #eyeexam #healthy #eyehealth #healthtips
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Is reading in the car bad for your eyes? Here's what this ophthalmologist tells patients: ow.ly/Ax2u50ZWYA3 #eyehealth #healthtips
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Don’t consult Dr. ChatGPT. Researchers found the chatbot only answers common eye health qs accurately 15% of the time. Subscribe to EyeSmart instead for physician-approved articles delivered monthly to your inbox: ow.ly/9qnG50ZWYyh #newsletter #signup #eyehealth #healthtips #health #eye #eyes #vision #resource #patient #doctor
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Data presented at #aao2026 suggests that vision restored by a tiny chip implanted at the back of the eye lasts, 3 years on: ow.ly/wyHo50ZWBx4
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Cataract surgery is successful for most patients, but some people experience unwanted changes to their vision, such as glare around lights or trouble seeing at night. A new study from #aao2026 shows a laser procedure could help: ow.ly/7Vcn50ZWBwX

Laser Touch-Up Sharpens Vision for Patients Disappointed by Vision Quality After Cataract Surgery,...

A technique that treats the eye as one optical system left patients seeing better than their prior best with glasses.

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"Imagine being able to treat two of the most common eye diseases, cataract and glaucoma, in one sitting," said ophthalmologist Jeffrey A. Kammer, MD. New research from #aao2026 shows that an artificial lens that could do just that: ow.ly/GVs050ZWBwO

A Cataract Lens That Doubles as Glaucoma Medicine? New Study Shows It’s Possible

An implant that slowly releases a glaucoma drug inside the eye was shown as effective as daily timolol drops.

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Many of those who had their nearsightedness corrected with refractive surgery 20 or 30 years ago now need cataract surgery. New research from #aao2026 shows a new type of artificial lens can help them achieve better vision: ow.ly/Feaf50ZWBwJ

Laser Touch-Up Sharpens Vision for Patients Disappointed by Vision Quality After Cataract Surgery,...

A technique that treats the eye as one optical system left patients seeing better than their prior best with glasses.

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“Cosmetic products may seem low risk because they are everyday household items, but when they contact the eye, they can cause significant injury,” said Aatif Syed, lead researcher of a new study presented at #aao2026. Read more about the thousands of cosmetic-related eye injuries treated in the ER every year: ow.ly/IyVZ50ZWBwt

Everyday Beauty Products Send Thousands to the E.R. With Eye Injuries Each Year

A 20-year look at emergency room visits finds that the risks shift with age, from toddlers who get into the bathroom cabinet to adults holding a hot styling tool inches from their eyes.

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An AI-powered eye selfie app for cataract detection may help ophthalmologists treat more people in remote parts of the world. Learn how from this presentation at #aao2026: ow.ly/EWBG50ZWBwe

AI-Powered Phone App Detects Cataracts with Impressive Accuracy, New Study Shows

Screening tool expected to help free eye camps reach far more of the people who need cataract surgery.

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Could using GLP-1 medications lower the chance of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in people with diabetes? Read the latest research from #aao2026: ow.ly/b7gW50ZWBw6

For People With Diabetes, GLP-1 Drugs May Be Linked to Lower Odds of a Leading Cause of Blindness

An analysis of more than 300 million medical records found that a worrying signal about the popular drugs reversed once researchers accounted for patients' other health conditions.

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Artificial intelligence may help identify kids at risk of developing severe nearsightedness, offering ophthalmologists a chance to intervene before the damage is done. Read more from #aao2026: ow.ly/bb3c50ZWBw2

A Single Photo of the Eye May Reveal Which Children Are Headed for Severe Nearsightedness

An artificial intelligence system trained on more than 150,000 retinal images predicted which children's vision would deteriorate sharply within a year, offering ophthalmologists a chance to intervene

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Could a second eye stroke happen faster for people who take GLP-1 drugs? Read the latest research presented this week at #aao2026: ow.ly/zOzE50ZWBvC

GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Faster Vision Loss in the Second Eye, New Study Finds

Among patients who suffered a rare optic nerve stroke in both eyes, those taking GLP-1 drugs saw the second eye affected sooner.

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Vision loss is irreversible for people who have the advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration. New research from #aao2026 suggests gene therapy may one day help restore their sight: ow.ly/YYSo50ZWBue

A Gene Therapy Aims to Do What Dry Macular Degeneration Drugs Cannot: Restore Sight

Early results from a one-time eye injection that turns surviving retinal cells into light sensors are paving the way for a trial in geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness in older adults.

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Vision affects much more than whether you can read fine print. It shapes how safely you move through your home, whether you keep driving, how easily you recognize a friend across the room, and even your mood. The encouraging news is that losing your sight is NOT an inevitable part of aging. Many of the conditions that threaten vision can be treated, especially when caught early. Book your next eye exam today on #WorldSightDay. Worried about cost? EyeCare America could help: ow.ly/unbu50ZVUUN #LoveYourEyes #WorldSightDay2026 #EyeCareAmerica #eyehealth #vision #WSD2026
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Dry eye is more common in the winter months. Here's what ophthalmologists want you to know: ow.ly/3poF50ZTi3p #dryeye #eyehealth #healthtips #winter #symptoms #eyesymptoms
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Considering cataract surgery? Check out this patient guide: ow.ly/ThGq50ZThNi #cataract #cataracts #cataractsurgery #eyehealth #blurry #blurryvision #healthtips
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