Some people may have poorer vision due to a number of reasons. Regardless, it's a safe bet that most people begin to experience changes in vision as they age. This change is inevitable but some people may experience it sooner than others. But why do these...
It isn't a lie when people say your eyesight gets worse as you age. Like the rest of our body, time, pressure, and experiences (both good and bad) take their toll on the human body. While some bodies handle this progression better than others, most...
Laser eye surgery and Lasik procedures are commonly performed on adults across the country with a high rate of success. Since 1995, over 95% of the people who have had Lasik surgery have enjoyed their results. Why do people get Lasik eye surgery in the...
Your first eye exam might be a little intimidating when you're an adult. Your basic vision screenings at your primary doctor have done the job so far, but now that it's time for your first official eye exam, you need to know what to expect. Types...
Glaucoma isn't a one-fits-all illness and neither are its treatment options. Unfortunately, glaucoma is irreversible, but the treatment options are designed to maintain your vision and keep your vision from getting worse. Here are some of the ways lasers are being used to help treat...
If you’re thinking about laser eye surgery, there are important directions to follow after your surgery is complete. Here is what to expect after you undergo laser eye surgery. It’ll be dark But that’s mostly because you should wear sunglasses. Protecting your vision is of vital importance...
Corrective eye surgery has come a long way over the years and it's a good thing it has. See, humans are very visual beings who rely on eyesight for almost everything. Eyesight issues would, at one time, have been all but a death sentence. So,...
Cataracts are an ocular condition that can worsen over time, eventually causing complete blindness. Cataract symptoms are described by blurry vision (in the sense that you are looking through a fogged window or a pane of frosted glass), light and glare sensitivity, difficulty reading, halos...
One of the most frequently neglected medical fields is ophthalmology. While everyone stresses the importance of regular physician checkups and dentist visits, eye doctors are somehow ignored by many people. If you've had glasses for a long time, this probably isn't the case for you....
Glaucoma is a gradual worsening of the optic nerve condition that consequently reduces an individual's vision until they go completely blind. If this sounds scary, it isn't meant to. Though glaucoma was once a genuine threat to those afflicted, it is much less intimidating now...