Smoking is Linked to AMD
Even after age 80, smoking continues to increase the risk for age-related macular degeneration.
Even after age 80, smoking continues to increase the risk for age-related macular degeneration.
The FDA Is Studying the Effects of Lasik Surgery
The FDA has announced a new study to learn what complications, if any, are linked to Lasik eye surgery.
The FDA has announced a new study to learn what complications, if any, are linked to Lasik eye surgery.
Costume Lenses Can Cause Eye Infections
The fall's spookiest festivities are just around the corner and if you're looking to up the ante with costume lenses, pay special attention. Britney Glaser talks to an optometrist about safe ways to use the lenses.
The fall's spookiest festivities are just around the corner and if you're looking to up the ante with costume lenses, pay special attention. Britney Glaser talks to an optometrist about safe ways to use the lenses.
Stem Cells Could Repair Damaged Retina Cells
Researchers say they've been able to transform ordinary skin cells into retina cells.
Researchers say they've been able to transform ordinary skin cells into retina cells.
Blind Judo Trainee Aims for the Olympics
Joe Carter introduces us to a relative newcomer to judo whos aiming for the 2012 Olympics despite the fact that hes legally blind.
Joe Carter introduces us to a relative newcomer to judo whos aiming for the 2012 Olympics despite the fact that hes legally blind.
Vision Correction: Alternatives to Laser Eye Surgery
The number of people seeking LASIK and PRK, the two most common laser eye surgeries, has increased dramatically. In the year 2000, an estimated 1.5 million surgeries were performed in the United States alone.
The number of people seeking LASIK and PRK, the two most common laser eye surgeries, has increased dramatically. In the year 2000, an estimated 1.5 million surgeries were performed in the United States alone.
Treating Vision Problems in Children
One out of every four school-age children has a vision impairment. Yet these problems often go undiagnosed and untreated.
One out of every four school-age children has a vision impairment. Yet these problems often go undiagnosed and untreated.
LASIK Surgery - Trading in Lenses for Laser
For millions of Americans, LASIK ends years of dependence on glasses and contact lenses. But there are risks, and the surgical procedure is not for everyone.
For millions of Americans, LASIK ends years of dependence on glasses and contact lenses. But there are risks, and the surgical procedure is not for everyone.
Is Laser Eye Surgery Right for You?
Watch this webcast on LASIK (laser eye surgery) which addresses how to decide of this new treatment is right for you.
Watch this webcast on LASIK (laser eye surgery) which addresses how to decide of this new treatment is right for you.
Eye Care: Methods to Relieve Eye Strain
Methods to Relieve Eye Strain
Methods to Relieve Eye Strain
