More Older Americans Will Suffer From Low Vision, Here’s How to Make Life Easier and Safer The number of older Americans with low vision is expected to double in the coming years, as more people live longer. Low vision describes poor vision that can't be fixed or...

Childhood is a crucial time for developing healthy vision. Symptoms of eye problems in children can sometimes be obvious and other times may be more subtle. It’s important to detect and treat issues early, while vision is still developing. Regular screenings with a...

Not all sunglasses are created equal. There's one thing that tops all sunglass considerations and it has nothing to do with price or brand names. It’s all about the UV protection. Selecting sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of UV-A and UV-B radiation is the best...

1. Age isn’t the only risk factor for cataracts. Though most everyone will develop cataracts with age, recent studies show that lifestyle and behavior can influence when and how severely you develop cataracts. Diabetes, extensive exposure to sunlight, smoking,...

If you’re like most Americans surveyed in a recent Harris Poll, you probably thought you would notice a change in your vision if you had an eye disease. The fact is some of the leading causes of blindness—such as glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy—can begin without any...

Nearly 30,000 people suffer sports-related eye injuries every year--and 90 percent of these ER visits could be avoided with protective eyewear. From youth leagues to the pros, players need to protect their eyes. The best defense against potentially blinding...

About 20,000 eye injuries occur in the workplace each year-and cost an estimated $300 million a year in lost productivity, medical treatment and worker compensation. These injuries range from simple eye strain to severe trauma that can cause permanent damage, vision...

New Research Suggests Alcohol May Not Be Safe for People with Age-related Macular Degeneration Even though Dry January is over, new research suggests you may want to consider keeping the no-alcohol challenge going all year. A recent study published in Current Eye...

Both supermodel Christie Brinkley and Bono, the lead singer of U2, were diagnosed with glaucoma during a routine eye exam. Both were also surprised by the diagnosis since they weren’t experiencing problems with their vision. That’s the sinister nature of glaucoma, one...

Ophthalmologists have long cautioned against purchasing toys that pose a danger to children’s eyes. We are now adding digital devices to our usual list of BB guns, Nerf guns, and slingshots. That’s because evidence is mounting that too much screen time and not enough...