OncologyNew Consumer Information On Cataracts, Eye Infections Available On American Academy Of Ophthalmology's EyeSmart(TM) Web Site
When is a cataract
ready to be removed? What are the differences between the types of
intraocular lenses (IOLs)? What are the symptoms for the most common
eye infections? New res that answer these and other common
questions about cataracts and eye infections are now available on the
American Academy of Ophthalmology"s (Academy) EyeSmart(TM) Web site.
In addition, a broad range of patient information is also now
available in Spanish.
"These enhancements to the EyeSmart Web site will further empower
consumers to take charge of their eye health," said David W. Parke II,
MD, executive vice president and CEO of the Academy. "Our goal is to
continue to provide the most up-to-date and useful information to the
public and to provide the best res possible so that people can
know their risks and save their sight. As a matter of course, people
should always consult their own Eye M.D. for medical advice about
their eye health."
The new cataract section on the EyeSmart site offers a comprehensive
consumer guide to cataracts, including what causes them, how they are
diagnosed and what treatment options are available. The section also
includes a detailed description of the different kinds of IOLs to
help patients determine which one would be right for them. The
information on eye infections includes a convenient chart that
distinguishes between the symptoms for the most common infections.
Supplementing the new res is Ask an Eye M.D., the Academy"s
ongoing free public service. Ask an Eye M.D. answers selected
questions from the public, and answers are posted online on an
ongoing basis. In addition to answers recently submitted and posted,
all answers are available in a searchable archive. Due to the volume
of questions, it is not possible to answer all questions submitted.
The EyeSmart(TM) campaign is sponsored by the Academy in partnership
with EyeCare America, a public service program of the Foundation of
the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In addition, more than 80
state, local and specialty ophthalmology societies are lending their
support to the campaign.
To submit a question online to Ask an Eye M.D. or for more
information about eye health, visit http://www.geteyesmart.org
American Academy of Ophthalmology