It's a fact of aging: Eye health changes over time. For many people, the changes begin around age 40 and over time, can cause eye problems. Regular eye exams should be part of your routine health care ...

Whether you deal with conditions like dry, itchy eyes, blurred vision or cataracts -- or enjoy perfect 20/20 vision -- regular eye exams are essential for protecting your sight and maintaining eye ...

A few weeks ago, I was on my last pair of contacts—and needed to schedule another eye exam before I could get any more. I’d heard that a service called Opternative offers online refraction exams, ...

Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her family, or at her local boxing gym. Staying safe during a pandemic means ...

Around 60% of people wear glasses, which means regular trips to the eye doctor to monitor or maintain your prescription. But what if you can't afford to go to the doctor? Or can't commit to going in ...

Most people understand the importance of healthy eyes, but only half of them get annual eye exams, according to a study conducted by VSP Vision Care and market research agency YouGov. Just as you ...

Diabetic macular edema (DME) often doesn't cause noticeable symptoms, so you might not know you have it. Getting regular eye exams can help catch it early and hopefully prevent long-term damage to ...

We often associate eye problems with old age, which is understandable given that age-related changes can affect vision. However, good eye health is essential for everyone, regardless of age, as eye ...