When you think about someone with cataracts, you might imagine someone who has passed their 60th birthday since the condition is generally associated with an older demographic. Yet, there are people with this condition in their 20’s and 30’s – even at birth....
LASIK eye surgery has been used commercially for over 25 years, and has been proven to be safe for the majority. While many people have considered getting LASIK eye surgery, but with busy schedules and the general need to continue working a job, the question often...
Retinal detachment is a potential medical emergency that can be corrected if it is caught early. However, if medical treatment is delayed too long, then it could lead to permanent damage that affects your sight or even causes blindness in the affected eye. This...
The American Optometric Association recommends children have their first eye exam between the ages of six months to a year. If there are no vision problems, the AOA suggests regular exams every two to five years or as your doctor recommends. After age six, exams can...
If you’re like most people, losing your sight probably frightens you. A 2016 nationwide survey by John Hopkins University found that Americans across all age and ethnic population groups believe that the worst health outcome would be losing their vision. Not...
