EyeSmart

Time to get your eyes checked? Which eye care professional should you visit? ow.ly/nmXl50SCAqX #eyexam #eyehealth

GRAND OPENING! Our special exhibition, “Trachoma: Bacteria, Immigration, and Public Health” is now open through May 2027. This year’s exhibition examines the surprisingly fascinating history of the bacterial infection trachoma, from early outbreaks during the Napoleonic Wars to a cure with the discovery of antibiotics. Check out ow.ly/JLGq50Z0y4Y for more information. #museumoftheeye @aaoeye

What is Stargardt Disease? Stargardt Disease is an Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD) that causes damage to the macula - the area that is responsible for straight ahead vision. As part of Stargardt Disease Week, learn more about signs and symptoms: PreventBlindness.org/Stargardt-Dise…. #stargardt #preventblindness #inheritedretinaldisease

When to take your child to an optometrist versus an ophthalmologist. Find out here: ow.ly/yjtR50YPgvi #eyexam #eyehealth #healthtips #ophthalmologist #optometrist #familyhealth #childhealth #healthykids #pediatric #glasses #contacts #contactlenses

Do sunglasses wear out or expire when it comes to UV protection? Read this: ow.ly/QITR50YPgt3 #sunglasses #glasses #UV #UVprotection #lenses #UVlenses #eyehealth #eyeexam

Time to get your eyes checked? Which eye care professional should you visit? Check out our guide: ow.ly/QC9Y50YPgqZ #eyexam #eyehealth #healthtips #ophthalmologist #optometrist #eyedisease #glasses #contacts #contactlenses #cataracts #diabetes #glaucoma #AMD

90% of sport eye injuries could be avoided with protective eyewear. But most pro athletes don't wear them. Check out the most infamous eye injuries in modern American sports: ow.ly/n5UO50YPgnm #SportsEyeSafetyMonth #sports #eyesafety #eyehealth #healthtips

Do eye injections raise eye pressure? Get the facts, according to ophthalmologists, here: ow.ly/yWBV50YPgky #eyeinjection #injections #medicine #medication #eyehealth #healthtips #healthyaging #healthy #eyeexam #amd #maculardegeneration #diabetes #diabetic #diabeticeyedisease #eyepressure

When should you see an ophthalmologist if you're seeing floaters or flashes in your vision?: ow.ly/3Ne450YPggE #eyehealth #healthtips #floaters #flashes #lightsensitivity #symptoms

Keeping up with routine medical exams while on a fixed income can feel overwhelming. EyeCare America may be able to help. See if you or a loved one qualifies for a no-cost eye exam with an ophthalmologist here: ow.ly/jTk750YIuj8 #BoostYourBudgetWeek #BenefitsCheckUp #AgingWell #EyeCareAmerica #eyeexam #eyehealth #healthtips #retired #fixedincome

As cost of living continues to rise, sticking to a budget can feel overwhelming. Don’t skip sight-saving eye exams because of cost. EyeCare America helps connect uninsured and underinsured adults with ophthalmologists for no-cost medical eye exams. Learn more here: ow.ly/xZVC50YIuf0 #BoostYourBudgetWeek #BenefitsCheckUp #AgingWell #EyeCareAmerica #eyeexam #eyehealth #healthtips

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/QHoy50YGIiB #newsletter #signup #eyehealth #healthtips #health #eye #eyes #vision #resource #patient #doctor

Don't forget eye protection while spring cleaning. Here's why: ow.ly/e7bh50YGI1Z #springcleaning #DIY #DIYproject #declutter #garden #gardening #homeimprovement #eyehealth #eyeinjury #healthtips

Is it safe to exercise after eye surgery? Ophthalmologists discuss: aao.org/eye-health/tip… #SportsEyeSafetyMonth #sports #sportinjury #eyeinjury #sportsafety #athletes #surgery #recovery #eyehealth #healthtips

If cost is keeping you from getting a routine medical eye exam, EyeCare America may be able to help. This #BoostYourBudgetWeek, check if you or a loved one qualifies for a no-cost eye exam with an ophthalmologist here: ow.ly/f1st50YIuby #BenefitsCheckUp #AgingWell #EyeCareAmerica #eyeexam #eyehealth #healthtips

Is glare keeping you from driving at night? Read this: ow.ly/PkFJ50YGHWx #eyeexam #eyehealth #glasses #eyeglasses #night #driving #glare #healthtips

Fast-moving pickleballs can take less than half a second to whiz from one paddle to another. Here's how to stay safe while playing: ow.ly/B9gX50YGHTu #SportsEyeSafetyMonth #sports #sportinjury #eyeinjury #sportsafety #athletes #athletics #eyehealth #healthtips #pickleball

There is a way to prevent these vision-threatening sports eye injuries: ow.ly/ANWo50YGHRI #SportsEyeSafetyMonth #sports #sportinjury #eyeinjury #sportsafety #athletes #athletics #eyehealth #healthtips

Eye exams at every age and life stage can help keep your vision strong. For those who can use some help with the cost of an eye exam, Dear Abby suggests EyeCare America, a public service program of the American Academy of Ophthalmology that provides uninsured and underinsured individuals 18 years and older with access to medical eye exams. Check out the full advice column here: ow.ly/feUc50YGN0g #eyecareamerica #eyeexam #eyehealth #healthtips #healthy

Nervous about getting an eye injection? Watch this: ow.ly/nqTx50YGHN2 #eye #eyes #eyeinjection #needle #AMD #maculardegeneration #diabetes #diabeticeyedisease #diabeticretinopathy #eyedisease #vision

At the Museum of the Eye, we preserve the history of ophthalmology—from early surgical tools to the breakthroughs that shape how vision is restored and protected today. But preserving this history and making it accessible to the public takes ongoing support. Your donations help us: -Preserve rare instruments, paper archives, medical artifacts, and more -Expand educational programing and events for students, physicians, and the public -Curate engaging exhibitions that bring the history of eye medicine to life -Share the story of ophthalmology with audiences of all ages and backgrounds When you give, you’re not just supporting a museum—you’re helping protect the legacy of the people and innovations that have transformed sight for millions. Join us in keeping this history visible for generations to come. Support the Museum of the Eye at ow.ly/49xq50YwW3U.