A normal cornea will have a smooth and regular curve. Once it loses this shape, you can expect several conditions. For one, the cornea may thin out and bulge outwards, causing the progressive condition called keratoconus.

If you like the idea of contact lenses but haven’t been an ideal candidate because of your irregular corneas, you may want to consider scleral lenses. Not only are these specialty contact lenses more comfortable than other types, but they can correct a range of common vision issues...

Some 12 million adults over age 40 in the United States have impaired vision. Further, while an estimated 93 million adults are at high risk for severe vision loss, only about half of them have visited an eye doctor within the past year...

Tending to your eye health is important for everyone. If you’re among the 11.3% of people in the United States who are living with diabetes, however, doing so is especially important...

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...