Eye Health

A large number of people who have problems with their eyesight don't visit eye doctors because of the cost or because they don't have health insurance that covers eye care, a CDC survey shows.

Amid reports of severe eye pain, CooperVision "continues" its recall of 600,000 Avaira Toric contact lenses.

A Lifesaver-shaped, micro-disc about the size of a ballpoint pen tip can help restore normal reading vision in the millions of baby boomers who have trouble making out newspaper print and other small writing, researchers say.

Children who spend more time outdoors may be less likely to suffer from nearsightedness, a study shows.

High doses of flaxseed oil supplements may help to improve symptoms of dry eyes.

Alzheimer's patients who have cataract surgery have health benefits that include better sleep and less depressed mood.

Vision problems among preschoolers may be more common than previously thought.

Most people who wear contact lenses say they know about of the wear and care recommendations, but almost none actually comply with these procedures, a new study shows.

Researchers are developing contact lenses that may one day deliver pain killing drugs directly to the cornea after laser eye surgery.

Eating fatty fish one or more times a week may reduce your risk for developing age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in people aged 60 and older.

Women younger than 75 who get sufficient vitamin D in their diets from food and supplements may be able to significantly reduce their risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, new research indicates.

$50 worth of Avastin prevents blindness from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and does it just as well as $2,000 worth of Lucentis, a federally funded clinical trial finds.

Two legally blind women with macular degeneration are the first to get new retinal cells grown from embryonic stem cells. And instead of getting progressively blinder, the women now see a little better.

Laser pretreatment to "soften" cataracts appears to be making cataract surgery safer, two new studies suggest.

Fewer adults in the U.S. are developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), possibly because of healthier lifestyles, researchers report in this month's Archives of Ophthalmology.

Bottle rockets often cause serious eye injuries to children, including permanent loss of vision, new research indicates.

Acupuncture treatments to treat one type of lazy eye proved as good as the traditional patching of the eye used to help the eyes work together, according to a new study.

New research indicates that diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish and shellfish may be good for the eyes of older Americans, offering protection against age-related macular degeneration, a common cause of blindness in the U.S.

Vision problems among preschoolers may be more common than previously thought.

Taking vitamin C or E supplements won't help in the struggle to prevent age-related cataracts, according to a new study.

Three blind patients treated with an experimental eye implant were able to see shadows and shapes after getting the device, raising hopes that a highly anticipated new approach to treating blindness may be on the horizon.

There's more choosing shades than how good they look on you. Your sunglasses should keep damaging sunrays away from your eyes.

Diagnosed as a teen and nearly blind by 49, Erik Weinstock is developing more self-esteem and autonomy, not less.

The founder of Toms Shoes steps into a new eyeglasses donation campaign. Plus: How his new book teaches others how to make a difference.

WebMD investigates conditions that have an effect on the eyes, from color changes to swelling. Learn what your doctor sees when he or she examines your eyes.