Eyes and Vision
39 Articles & Excerpts
Warning on Decorative Contact Lenses
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Responsible and appropriate use is critical when it comes to contact lenses. That means getting an eye exam and a valid prescription, and buying contact lenses from an eye-care professional licensed to sell them.
Sunglasses: Tips on Protecting Your Eyes from the Sun's Rays
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
As you slather on sunscreen to protect your skin this summer, don't forget sunglasses to protect your eyes. The same harmful rays that damage skin can also increase your risk of developing eye problems, such as cataracts - a clouding of the eye's lens
Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
When diabetes is uncontrolled, chronic high blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels that feed the retina of the eye. In nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR), an early stage of diabetic eye disease, the blood vessels may leak fluid.
Saving Your Sight : Cataracts
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Cataracts are areas that distort light as it passes through the lens of the eye (opacities). The most common type of cataract is age-related. As we get older, protein in the lens of our eyes can clump together and cloud the lens, which is located behind
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Amd)
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The cause is unknown, but AMD occurs when light-sensing cells in the macula break down. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for clear, sharp vision. About 90 percent of people with AMD have what's known as the dry type
Saving Your Sight: Early Detection Is Critical
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Keeping up with regular eye exams? Here's what you need to know about the leading causes of blindness. Sometimes eye diseases occur with the natural aging process. Other times, they run in families, in the same way that cancer or heart disease might.
Vision Correction
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Vision correction has come a long way since the 13th century when the first pair of spectacles was made by riveting together the handles of two magnifying lenses. Today, surgical developments in vision correction, as well as advances in traditional
What Are the Risks of Laser Eye Surgery?
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The risks outlined below apply to both PRK and LASIK procedures. The chances of having a serious vision-threatening complication are minimal, and there have been no reported cases of blindness following either PRK or LASIK, says James Salz, M.D.
Is Laser Eye Surgery for You? Laser Eye Surgery FAQ
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
For some, like Goldstein, laser surgery has been the ultimate freedom from the everyday hassles of contact lenses, and a second chance at having normal eyesight. But can everyone expect such dramatic results?
Laser Eye Surgery: Not for Everyone
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
LASIK is a more complex procedure than PRK. It is performed for all degrees of nearsightedness. The surgeon uses a knife called a microkeratome to cut a flap of corneal tissue, removes the targeted tissue beneath it with the laser, and then replaces
Contact Lenses: The Options, Contacts Not for Everyone
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Soft lenses are much more comfortable than rigid lenses, thanks to their ability to conform to the eye and absorb and hold water. You can get used to soft lenses within days, compared with several weeks for rigid.
Contact Lenses: Picking the Right Ones
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Imagine wearing your contact lenses for a few hours and then, after you pop them out, still seeing clearly for a portion of the day. For certain individuals with nearsightedness, that image can be reality, thanks to a new lens
Eye Surgery Helps Some See Better
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Growing numbers of people are having eye surgery to correct nearsightedness. How effective are these procedures? What are the risks? And will refractive surgery by laser rather than knife offer any extra benefits?
Lasers Beginning to Solve Vision Problems
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A laser (an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) is a simple device that usually combines electricity, a series of mirrors, and a crystal or gas to generate an extremely intense and narrow beam of a single type of light
Protecting Your Eyes from Everyday Hazards
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Eyes are said to be the windows to our souls, but they are also windows to the world that need to be kept clear and in good working order. Eyes need protection from many environmental assaults including bacteria or other contaminants), ultraviolet light
Pursuing 20/20 at 40+
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Most people first notice signs of presbyopia when they are in their 40s, and virtually everyone older than 50 has the condition. It gets its start, however, at about age 10 when the eyeball stops growing.
Shielding Your Eyes from the Sun
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Ultraviolet radiation is invisible and cannot be felt, yet long-term exposure to it may be associated with development of cataracts. Short-term exposure to very intense ultraviolet light - such as you get on a ski slope - can produce photokeratitis.
Cataracts Treatment Options
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Symptoms of developing cataracts include double or blurred vision, sensitivity to light and glare (which may make driving difficult), less vivid perception of color, and frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions.
Lifting the Clouds of Cataracts
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The culprit is cataracts, a condition that will beset most people if they live long enough. This disorder affects 60 percent of people older than 60 and occurs when the normally clear, aspirin-sized lens of the eye starts to become cloudy, impairing
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