Editorial Policy

Our Mission For Content

My Eye Doctor publishes eye health news, guides and updates to help patients understand their eyes, make informed decisions and know when to see an eye doctor. Our content is written for patients and families, not for doctors, in clear and simple English.

This Editorial Policy explains who creates our content, how we choose and check eye health news, which sources we trust, how medical review works and how we correct mistakes. It applies to everything we publish on myeyedoctor.net, including our blog, Eye Health Guide, Eyewear Guide and FAQs.

Who Creates And Reviews Our Content

Our content is researched and written by the My Eye Doctor editorial team and shaped and reviewed by experienced ophthalmologists. Each member of our medical team has a clear role:

• FounderEric D. Donnenfeld, MDSets our standards for medical accuracy and patient trust.
• Medical Editor, News And UpdatesUday Devgan, MDLeads our eye health news and updates on new research and treatments.
• Medical Reviewer, Eye Care GuidesDavid F. Chang, MDReviews our eye care guides so they reflect current best practice.
• Medical Editor, Eye Disease News And CareNicole Fram, MDManages our news and guides on eye diseases and their care.

Read their full biographies and credentials on our Team page. Our medical team practices independently at their own clinics, and their review doesn't create a doctor-patient relationship with readers.

What We Publish

How We Cover Eye Health News

Eye care moves fast, with new drops, lens implants, devices and research every month. We only cover news that matters to patients, and we explain it calmly and accurately.

What we report on:

• FDA approvals, safety warnings and recalls of eye drops, contact lenses and devices
• New research published in peer-reviewed medical journals
• Updated guidelines from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Optometric Association and other professional bodies
• Public health updates from the CDC, the National Eye Institute and national health services
• Changes to insurance, Medicare or vision benefits that affect patients
• Major news in the UK and Switzerland where it affects our readers there

How we report it:

• We read the original source, such as the study, FDA notice or guideline, not just a press release or another news story
• We explain what kind of evidence it is, for example a small early trial, a study in animals or a large review, and how strong it is
• We say clearly whether a treatment is approved, available and where, or still being tested
• We avoid hype words like breakthrough or cure, and we never promise results
• We explain what the news means for patients and when to talk to an eye doctor
• We note who funded a study when it matters, such as research paid for by a drug or device maker
• For safety alerts and recalls, we publish quickly and update the article as new details are released

Sources We Trust

We base our content on the most reliable evidence available and link to our main sources so readers can check them.

Our Review Process

1. Choose The Topic

   We pick topics from patient questions, search trends, new research and safety alerts.

2. Research

   Our editors gather primary sources and check the latest guidance.

3. Write For Patients

   We write in plain language and explain every medical term.

4. Medical Review

   A member of our medical team checks the facts, risks and advice.

5. Fact Check And Publish

   Editors confirm every number, name and link, then publish with the date.

6. Monitor And Update

   We update pages when guidance changes and review guides at least once a year.

Every page shows when it was last updated. When a page has been reviewed by a member of our medical team, we name them on the page.

How We Write

• Plain, simple English at a level most adults can read easily
• Medical terms explained the first time they appear
• Clear signs for when a symptom needs urgent care, with emergency steps first
• Balanced information on benefits, risks and costs, never just one side
• Content that respects all ages, backgrounds and abilities
• Pages built to meet accessibility standards, so everyone can read them

Independence And Conflicts Of Interest

Our editorial decisions are made by our editors and medical team alone.

• We don't accept payment from drug, device, eyewear or insurance companies to cover, rank or praise any product or treatment
• Doctors and practices can't pay to be mentioned in our news or guides, or to change or remove reviews
• Members of our medical team tell us about any financial ties to companies, and step away from reviewing content where a conflict could affect their judgment
• If we ever publish sponsored content or use affiliate links, they will be clearly labeled, and they will never change our medical advice

Guest Contributors

We welcome informational eye health articles from eye care professionals and health writers through our Write For Us program. Every submission must be original, evidence-based and not promotional, and must include the author's name, credentials and any conflicts of interest. Guest articles go through the same fact-checking and medical review as our own content, and we may edit them for clarity, accuracy and style.

Use Of Technology And AI

Our editors may use software tools to help with research, organizing notes, checking spelling or finding sources. We don't publish medical content written by artificial intelligence without human authorship and review. Every article is written or substantially edited by a person, fact-checked against primary sources and reviewed by our medical team before it's published. Our people are responsible for everything we publish.

Images And Illustrations

We use images to help readers understand eye health, not to shock or mislead. Medical illustrations and simulations, like our vision simulator, are labeled as simplified examples. We only show real patients with their written permission, and we never use photos in a way that suggests a doctor or product endorses My Eye Doctor.

Corrections And Updates

We work hard to get things right, and we fix mistakes quickly and openly.

• If you spot an error, email info.myeyedoctor@gmail.com with the page address and what you think is wrong
• We review every report and aim to reply within 2 business days
• Small fixes, like a typo or broken link, are corrected without a note
• Corrections that change a fact, number or recommendation are noted at the end of the article with the date
• News articles keep their original publish date, with an update note when new information is added

Contact Our Editorial Team

Questions about our content, a story idea or a correction? Contact us: