If you’re one of the 30% of people worldwide who struggle to see clearly from a distance, there’s hope to be had. Medically known as myopia, help for nearsightedness can come from a variety of treatments. If you’re fortunate enough to have access, you can kiss blurry vision goodbye...

Your corneas are like your eyes’ security guards, keeping out harmful invaders like germs and dirt. They also play an important role in your vision and filter out ultraviolet light...

More than 10 million people in the United States live with macular degeneration, a progressive disease that’s also a leading cause of vision loss. While there’s no known cure, lifestyle changes and medical care can slow down its effects...

Over 37 million people in the United States have diabetes; that’s about 1 in 11 people. Thanks to modern understanding and treatments, the disease is more manageable than ever before.

An estimated 33% of people in the United States have some degree of astigmatism, which is an abnormal curvature to one or both eyes. While you can have astigmatism without realizing it, the condition can cause bothersome or even debilitating symptoms that impact your vision and daily life...

Noticing that your child is struggling with their eyesight can be stressful, but it’s probably not the end of the world. Childhood vision problems are common, affecting some 20% of children, and most are quite treatable...

Your head is throbbing, yet again, and your vision has lost some of its sharpness. Is it a migraine or glaucoma? Could it be both? Determining the answers to these questions can be deeply important for providing appropriate treatment and, in the case of glaucoma, preserving your vision...

Over 10% of people in the United States live with diabetes, a chronic condition that leads to excessive amounts of glucose, or sugar, in your blood. Once you have it, virtually every aspect of your health can be impacted, including your eyes and vision...

Just like other parts of your body, your eyes can become infected. Eye infections are relatively common, leading nearly a million people in the United States to seek medical treatment each year...

About 1 in every 2,000 people develops keratoconus, a condition that can be life-altering. When you have it, the front of your eye, known as the cornea, grows thinner and weaker over time...