Congenital eye defects are present from birth or shortly after. Most eye problems are not serious and are easily cured, but some require attention from an ophthalmologist. Since newborns have approximately 20/400 vision right after birth, the...
Cataracts occur when the eye's lens gradually becomes cloudy or yellow--causing blurriness. They affect all older adults. However, many doctors follow the disease's progression hoping to postpone surgery until the cataracts interfere with...
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 24 million Americans wear contact lenses. While most of this population consists of adults, many older children also wear contact lenses. Contact lenses offer distinctive benefits for children...
A cataract is a clouding of the usually clear lens of your eye. The effects of cataracts are similar to looking through a foggy window. Cataracts are not painful but they may cause sensitivity to light, fading or yellowing of colors, and a single...
A cataract describes a clouding of the eye lens, which focuses images on the nerve tissue at the back of the eye. A significant cataract causes loss of visual clarity and dimmed vision. The definitive treatment for a cataract is the removal of the...
Many patients undergo laser vision correction procedures, like LASIK surgery, to eliminate their need for eye glasses or contact lenses. Laser vision correction is a highly successful surgical procedure that boasts a low complication rate,...
Almost everyone has to use optical aids like bifocals for reading by the age of 50. Presbyopia is the gradual loss of the eye's ability to adjust and focus when trying to read or see up close, according to the National Eye Institute. Luckily,...
