Roughly 75% of Americans experience vision symptoms that require eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other care, according to the Vision Council of ...
Category Vision Benefits
High blood pressure: The silent disease an eye exam can detect
If getting an annual eye exam isn’t a part of your routine, remember: Your heart is too important to overlook your eyes. Every time we go to our ...
Detecting the effects of blue light on kids’ vision
A screen may be a nice distraction, but to young eyes it can be a disturbance. Children begin carrying digital devices from the moment their ...
Feast your eyes on antioxidants
Besides helping to prevent cancer, coronary heart disease, and other conditions, antioxidants can help us maintain our vision. The molecules are ...
What to Expect the Next Time You Visit the Eye Doctor
Now that some vision providers are re-opening or extending operating hours, you should expect to see a few changes when you head in for your next ...
Find the Sunglasses that Perfectly Fit Your Lifestyle
If you wear eyeglasses and spend a lot of time outdoors, you may want to consider prescription sunglasses. Providing convenience, comfort, and ...
Put Vision Safety to Work
*Updated July 2026 No matter where you work – in a factory, laboratory, construction site, or office – workplace eye injuries can and do occur. ...
Common diabetic eye problems
*Updated November 2026 Key takeaways: If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes, it’s important to understand how the ...
Considering Contact Lenses? Don’t Be Shy.
If you have any questions about contact lenses, your eye doctor can help. He or she should be happy to answer all your questions, so don’t hold ...
It might be time to try a digital detox
It may not involve food or drink, but the latest detoxification trend sweeping the globe does involve something most of us consume in excess—and ...