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Eye Health

Red eyes, dry eyes, and more: Top questions for your eye doctor

Published June 3, 2026

The most common questions people ask eye doctors focus on common eye symptoms such as burning and redness; choosing reading glasses; using tinted glasses for night driving; and ways to preserve eye health.

Diet and nutrition

Eating more fish may help prevent macular degeneration

Published April 16, 2026

A study pooling data from more than 180,000 adults found that consuming more omega-3 fats (as found in fatty fish) was linked to 18% lower odds of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Regularly eating omega-3-rich seafood may be a reasonable strategy for reducing the risk of AMD.

Eye Health

Eye care in an emergency

Published March 19, 2026

For many eye emergencies, it’s best to call an ophthalmologist for an initial assessment and instructions about next steps. It is better to go to an emergency department for significant eye injuries or sudden vision loss.

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