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Diabetic retinopathy is a disease that affects people with diabetes. It is a complication of the condition that occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the retina at the back of the eye. If untreated, the disease can lead to blindness. It usually takes several years for diabetic retinopathy to develop to the sight-threatening stage.

While most people need lenses to correct their eyesight, others require eye surgery to achieve optimum vision. Refractive surgery can help you enjoy good vision without wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Myopia cases in children are alarmingly increasing. The American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control stresses the importance of early myopia management for kids. This type of care can help improve your child’s quality of life. Here are the benefits of early myopia control and management for children.

Your child will likely undergo vision screenings. During the screening, the doctor will look for abnormalities and eye issues. Children need regular eye exams to ensure their eyes and vision are developing correctly. Scheduling annual exams from an early age are vital.

MiSight 1 Day contact lenses are specifically designed to not only correct the vision of children with myopia, giving them exceptional clarity while they wear them, but to also slow the progression of short-sightedness.

If you usually wear glasses and are considering switching to contact lenses, whether you are planning on using them full time or just when it’s not convenient to wear your glasses, you’ll need to have a contact lens exam. Let’s find out why.

Most people have heard of cataracts, which affect more than 24.4 million Americans over the age of 40. This common eye condition isn’t painful, but it does cause progressive vision loss and eventually affects the quality of life of many people until they seek treatment.

Dry eye is a condition where your tears are unstable and inadequate, thus unable to provide your eyes with enough lubrication. Dry eyes feel very uncomfortable, and you may experience a stinging or burning sensation in your eyes. The tear instability eventually leads to inflammation and damage of the surface of the eye, resulting in vision problems.

If you suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, you’ll need to wear prescription lenses in order to be able to see clearly. While glasses are still the prescription eyewear of choice for many people, an increasing number of individuals with refractive eye problems are choosing to wear contact lenses, either instead of or in addition to prescription lenses in glasses frames. This is largely because of the many benefits and freedoms associated with wearing contact lenses. These can include less maintenance (depending on the type of contact lenses you choose), the ability to play sports without worrying about your eyes or glasses, and not having to remember to take your glasses with you wherever you go.

The eyes are among the most vital organs in the body because they take in and process visual information. However, they are also very vulnerable to injury and infection. You can deal with some injuries at home, but many will require urgent medical attention. Not seeking attention following an incident can lead to partial or total loss of vision. Here are the most common eye emergencies that need urgent medical attention.