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Many people with vision problems go to an eye doctor once a year to check their prescription. During eye exams eye doctors also check for other diseases that can be detected in the eyes. These exams are equally important for those who need glasses or contacts and for those...

Do you have trouble seeing at night? Night vision problems, such as trouble adjusting different light conditions, are called night blindness. WebMD explains that night blindness can be caused by conditions including vitamin deficiency, underlying disease, early cataracts, and...

You may have been told that you are astigmatic. You may also still find yourself wondering, what is astigmatism, exactly? Astigmatism is a condition that results when either the cornea (the clear outer layer of your eye) or lens has some distortion in its normally smooth,...

LASIK is a quick, effective procedure that has already helped millions of people worldwide to enjoy a glasses-free lifestyle. It is still a surgery, however, and should never be undertaken lightly. This particular form of refractive surgery has a good track record with a...

The 25 years of LASIK’s history have seen huge technological advances, from better surgical and diagnostic equipment to a wider variety of surgical procedures that enable the treatment of more types of vision problems. Before deciding which treatment center to visit...

If your eyes are itchy, red, or irritated, chances are good that you’ll reach for eye drops for relief. But which drops do you need? Regardless of whether it’s allergies, dry air, or an eye infection, there are drops for every problem depending on your symptoms....

If you've ever had something stuck in your eye, you'll remember the unpleasant sensation very well. When foreign objects enter this fragile part of your body, the involuntary response can be overwhelming: stinging, tears, sensitivity to light, a gritty feeling, red eye, or...

Are you feeling stressed out? Most of us endure stress in our busy lives, and eye conditions from stress are common. Excessive stress can affect your overall health, including your eye health and vision. How? Here are three eye conditions related to stress: Eye Strain and...