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 Climber: Courageous Journey
NBC's Stacey Weaver introduces to a school principal in Pennsylvania who's slowly and irrevocably losing his sight.
NBC's Stacey Weaver introduces to a school principal in Pennsylvania who's slowly and irrevocably losing his sight.
Kids Eye Program
Reading is an essential part of a child's schooling. But there are many children.... who are not able to read. It's not that they're not smart... it's because they have undetected vision problems.... according to Maureen Powers of Gemstone Foundation.
Reading is an essential part of a child's schooling. But there are many children.... who are not able to read. It's not that they're not smart... it's because they have undetected vision problems.... according to Maureen Powers of Gemstone Foundation.
Braille Challenge
The amazing thing about Harrison Tu isn't that he's not looking at sheet music. It's that he can't see.
The amazing thing about Harrison Tu isn't that he's not looking at sheet music. It's that he can't see.
Bionic Eye
NBC's Robert Bazell reports on how a real-life bionic eye could be a life-changing medical breakthrough for many Americans.
NBC's Robert Bazell reports on how a real-life bionic eye could be a life-changing medical breakthrough for many Americans.
Blind Dining
It wasn't that the electricity went out - this was intentional, and it was quite an experience. The event is called Dining in the Dark, and the whole idea is to raise awareness about what it's like to be blind. So, what happens when the lights go out.
It wasn't that the electricity went out - this was intentional, and it was quite an experience. The event is called Dining in the Dark, and the whole idea is to raise awareness about what it's like to be blind. So, what happens when the lights go out.
Early Treatment Could Help Slow Macular Degeneration
Some early treatments of age-related macular degeneration might help slow the progression of the disease.
Some early treatments of age-related macular degeneration might help slow the progression of the disease.
Eye Disease Could Be Linked to Alzheimer's
Scientists say they have found a link between eye disease and cognitive problems in seniors.
Scientists say they have found a link between eye disease and cognitive problems in seniors.
Prom for Blind
Maria and a bunch of her classmates from the Overbrook school of the blind are getting all dolled by other students studying cosmetology at Delaware county technical school in Folcroft.
Maria and a bunch of her classmates from the Overbrook school of the blind are getting all dolled by other students studying cosmetology at Delaware county technical school in Folcroft.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Your Vision
Eating a diet high in omega-three fatty acids may help your vision.
Eating a diet high in omega-three fatty acids may help your vision.
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
