Eyes are our windows to overall health. They can also help signal serious medical problems before it’s too late. One patient found out all about that – on the green.
Like nearsightedness and farsightedness, astigmatism is a common vision condition that’s easily treated. An eyecare expert shares the facts. What is astigmatism? [video]
Americans are living longer, but our eyes don’t always keep up. Cataracts happen to almost everyone of a certain age. But, surgery to remove them is easy and quick. What are cataracts? [video]
Computer eyestrain, a.k.a. Computer Vision Syndrome, is a real condition – and it’s more and more common. An expert shares the symptoms – and what you can do. What is computer vision syndrome? [video]
Nowadays, there’s a lot more to picking contacts than deciding “hard or soft.” Eyecare experts share the facts on the brave new world of contact lenses. What are contacts? [video]
Eye doctors can easily be the first to see signs of diabetes – through their patients’ eyes. In this case, the patient had no idea she had the disease, until her optometrist spotted it during a routine eye exam.
When a 50-something woman went in for her annual eye exam, her attentive doctor noticed signs of something more than a need for new glasses. Esther was pre-diabetic.
Medical advances continue in all areas of healthcare, and that includes vision and eye health. An eyecare expert shares some of the new treatments making headway against three of the biggest blindness-causing conditions.
Americans love their cars. And, that goes double for older people. Losing the independence of driving can be a big blow for seniors. But is it time to make a hard decision? There are telltale clues.
Just like your car needs wiper fluid to keep its windshield clean between scrubbings, your eyes need tears to keep them comfy. What happens when there isn’t enough eye moisture to go around? What is dry eye? [video]
Although it's called an exam, a careful check of your eyes and vision shouldn’t cause memories of testing nightmares from school. Here’s a quick primer on what to expect at your all-important annual eye exam. What is dilation? [video] What is hyperopia? [video] What is myopia? [video] What is a refractive error? [video]
Did you know that children should have their first eye exam before they can even walk? That’s right, babies should have their eyes checked at a mere 6-months of age. Experts share why.
With age comes more conditions – visual and otherwise – to keep tabs on. All it takes is a simple annual exam to do just that. An eyecare doctor shares info about some of the conditions most often caught and treated in annual checkups.
Sharing personal health and lifestyle information with your eye doctor may not seem necessary, but you’ll get better results, and exams, if you’re open and honest.
The old adage, “you don’t know what you have until it’s gone,” could easily apply to vision. Eyesight is often taken for granted. An eye expert shares why that’s a mistake.
There’s a space age plastic that can be found in everything from astronaut helmet shields to children’s glasses. If you haven’t heard about polycarbonate lenses, read up here. What are polycarbonate lenses? [video]
In a recent study, 82% of parents protect their kids with sunscreen. Just 32% outfit them with sunglasses. An eye doctor in the know shares why that’s so concerning – and needs to change.
Choosing the perfect eyewear shouldn’t be a guessing game. With some helpful guidelines and help from your doctor and his or her team, you can find the perfect pair for you.
The annoying and age-related phenomenon of presbyopia has gotten a lot more tolerable – and fashionable – with advances in progressive lenses. Learn the facts. What are bifocal lenses? [video] What are progressives? [video]
Sunglasses do double duty: as a fashion statement and a way to help keep your eyes – and eyesight – healthy as you age. That’s because just like your skin, your eyes need protection from the sun. What is polarization? [video] What is a UV filter? [video]
Choosing the perfect eyewear shouldn’t be a guessing game. With some helpful guidelines and help from your doctor and his or her team, you can find the perfect pair for you.
The annoying and age-related phenomenon of presbyopia has gotten a lot more tolerable – and fashionable – with advances in progressive lenses. Learn the facts.
In a recent study, 82% of parents protect their kids with sunscreen. Just 32% outfit them with sunglasses. An eye doctor in the know shares why that’s so concerning – and needs to change.
Sunglasses do double duty: as a fashion statement and a way to help keep your eyes – and eyesight – healthy as you age. That’s because just like your skin, your eyes need protection from the sun.
Will your child need glasses just like mom? Genes can play a big role in vision problems, but they’re not the only player. A pediatric eyecare expert weighs in on the subject.
Medical advances continue in all areas of healthcare, and that includes vision and eye health. An eyecare expert shares some of the new treatments making headway against three of the biggest blindness-causing conditions.
Here’s how one patient learned a life saving diagnosis from a routine eye exam. Blurry vision brought him in; high blood pressure finally got attention.
Laser surgery helps over a million Americans every year say goodbye to their glasses or contacts. An expert shares some facts about the various procedures and some things to consider when figuring out if laser surgery is for you. What is refractive surgery? [video] Who is a good candidate for refractive surgery? [video]
A Los Angeles eye surgeon “to the stars” shares some facts about the simple and quick procedure that’s allowing more and more people to toss out their contacts and glasses.
It’s not an eye disease in its own right, but low vision often goes along with things like cataracts and glaucoma. But, there are products out there to help people cope.
Medical advances continue in all areas of healthcare, and that includes vision and eye health. An eyecare expert shares some of the new treatments making headway against three of the biggest blindness-causing conditions.
Migraine pain is like no other. It affects a lot of people – over 25 million Americans alone. Eye doctors can help combat the little-known visual effects of the painful problem.
Our eyes can often give the very first indication that something’s amiss in our overall health. No one wants to hear “MS,” but for this young woman, an eye exam opened the door to an essential diagnosis and early treatment of the disorder.
Contrary to what you might think from its name, nearsightedness means not being able to see well far away. Usually an inherited condition, it’s easy to correct. What is myopia? [video]
Every time you choose or prepare food, you hold your health in your hand – including your eye health. An expert shares some advice on what foods and nutrients are especially vision friendly.
No, your arms aren’t shorter. Your eyes are getting older. And, if you’re having to hold things farther away to see them, you could have presbyopia. What is presbyopia? [video]
The annoying and age-related phenomenon of presbyopia has gotten a lot more tolerable – and fashionable – with advances in progressive lenses. Learn the facts. What are bifocal lenses? [video] What are progressive lenses? [video]
While minor stars or spots in your vision aren’t usually anything to worry about, noticeable changes or new symptoms should be a cue to call your eye doctor. What are floaters? [video]
Sties aren’t the most serious eye problem you can have – but they’re nasty – to look at and to feel. An eyecare expert shares some facts about the condition.
When a patient came in complaining of contact lenses suddenly going blurry, one veteran optometrist knew immediately to look for something more serious.
Could a routine eye exam reveal something even a brain scan missed? This one did. The results? A healthy, happy nine-year-old boy with a renewed promise for a healthy life.
Routine eye exams can be anything but routine. One patient got a first hand experience with that – and the life-saving discovery of a rare form of cancer taking shape in his eye.
