Fireworks Injure Thousands Every Year The numbers are clear: Fireworks are dangerous, despite being advertised as toys. You may think you know how to handle them safely. But playing with fireworks can blind you. Eight people died and close to 10,000 were seriously injured in 2023 in the United States...
By Kierstan Boyd Reviewed By G Atma Vemulakonda, MD Edited By David Turbert Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a problem with your retina. It happens when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged. In this article: The two types of AMD Who is at risk for AMD? AMD diagnosis AMD treatment Making...
By Reena Mukamal Reviewed By Dianna L Seldomridge, MD, MBA What happens to your eyes when you have diabetes? You may already know that diabetes increases your risk of developing vision problems. High blood sugar can damage the tiny blood vessels in your eyes and cause complications like diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema....
