EyeVerdict
Medical review board

Named author. Named reviewer. Both on every page.

EyeVerdict medical pages list a practicing optometrist as author and a separate licensed eye-care professional as reviewer, each independently verifiable through the relevant licensing board (US NPI or UK GOC). Every page carries the most recent review date — at minimum every 90 days, sooner when relevant clinical evidence changes.

Last reviewed: July 2026

Author

Dr. Ethan Carter, MD

Licensed eye-care professional.

Medical reviewer

Dr. Michael Brown, OD

Licensed eye-care professional.

Review & authorship statements

Medical author

Author Statement

I contributed to the development and editorial review of EyeVerdict’s educational content, helping translate complex eye care topics into clear, practical guidance for everyday readers. Each article is researched using reputable medical literature and clinical guidelines, with the goal of providing accurate, balanced, and easy-to-understand information to help users make informed decisions about their vision and eye health.

Medical reviewer

Medical Review Statement

I reviewed the medical content published on EyeVerdict for clinical accuracy, consistency with current ophthalmology and optometry guidance, and clarity for readers. My review focused on ensuring that explanations of common vision conditions, lenses, dry eye, and eye care recommendations accurately reflect current evidence and accepted clinical practice. The content is intended for educational purposes and should not replace an examination or personalized advice from a qualified eye care professional.

Review process

Before publication, every medical page is read by the medical reviewer, who is not the author. The reviewer checks:

  • Clinical accuracy of all factual statements against current AAO Preferred Practice Patterns and NEI guidance.
  • Citation density — at minimum three peer-reviewed sources per 800 words of medical content.
  • Absence of disease-treatment claims for supplements or over-the-counter products.
  • Presence of the hard-route overlay for any tool that surfaces emergency-symptom triggers.
  • Appropriate referral language directing users to consult an eye-care professional.

Update cadence

Each medical page is re-reviewed at minimum every 90 days. Pages are re-reviewed sooner when:

  • A new randomized controlled trial changes a treatment claim.
  • The FDA or FTC issues an enforcement action affecting a brand we link to.
  • AAO or NEI updates a Preferred Practice Pattern or condition page.

The most recent review date appears on every page next to the reviewer’s name.

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