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Children Under 5 Account for Nearly a Quarter of Beauty Product Eye Injuries Treated in U.S. Emergency Rooms

Beauty products caused an estimated 42,457 ER eye injuries over 20 years, and nearly a quarter involved young kids. Learn the risks and first aid.

Medical Daily · Oct 14

GLP-1 Users with Type 2 Diabetes Had 31% Lower Odds of Macular Degeneration Once Health Factors Were Counted

In a 300-million-patient records study, GLP-1 drugs were linked to 31% lower odds of macular degeneration in type 2 diabetes. Here's what that means.

Medical Daily · Oct 8

A Birthday Cake Mishap Left a Plastic Straw Lodged in a Man's Eye Socket for 18 Months

A small eyelid cut from a birthday cake hid a 3-cm plastic straw in a man's eye socket for 18 months, until an infection exposed it.

Medical Daily · Oct 5

40% of American Children Ages 6–19 Are Now Nearsighted — Here's the Evidence-Based Plan to Slow Pediatric Myopia

40% of U.S. children 6–19 are nearsighted. 50% of the world projected myopic by 2050. Here's the evidence-based intervention every parent and pediatrician needs to know.

Medical Daily · Jun 20

How Rare Are Green Eyes, And What Genetics Says About Their Origins

Only 2% of the world has green eyes, yet they dominate beauty standards and film. Here's what genetics actually says about why they're so rare.

Bored Panda · Mar 25

“Risking Blindness”: Actress Reveals She Had Controversial Surgery To Change Her Eye Color

At this New York clinic, people can change their eye color from brown to olive green in just 30 minutes.

Bored Panda · Oct 29, 2025

Americans are working longer hours and 43% say their eye health is worsening as a result

Eye strain happens when we’re on our screens and not blinking enough.

Fortune · May 24, 2024

Eyes hurt after the eclipse? Signs of retinal damage, explained

The April 8 eclipse inspired awe from many skywatchers — but now concerns about possible eye damage appear to be rising.

LiveScience · Apr 9, 2024

How to Find Solar Eclipse Glasses for April 2024

If you want to see the total solar eclipse in April 2024, you need the right glasses.

Kiplinger · Mar 6, 2024

Private companies see profit in eye care

The field of optometry provides fertile grounds for raising costs, inviting private equity firm's investments

Salon · Oct 6, 2022