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Eye Health & Optical & Vision : Health & Medical
Treatments for Eye Pressure
Elevated pressure in your eye is called ocular hypertension. High eye pressure is associated with glaucoma but they are not one and the same. If you have ocular hypertension it does not mean you will develop glaucoma. And you can have glaucoma without elevated eye pressure. However, when the elev
Laser Eye Surgery
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of laser eye surgery, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Surgical Management of Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma
Find out about the surgical strategies to achieve optimal outcomes and minimize the risk of complications in pseudoexfoliation glaucoma.
Learning the Basic Information Regarding Eye Cataract
Cataract surgical treatment is the removing of natural lens of the eye that has produced opacification, which is referred to as the cataract. Metabolic modification from the crystalline lens materials over the time period result in the development of the particular cataract in addition to lack of op
Serious Eye Injuries From Paintball Games Rising in Younger Patients
More than a million people in North America play war games using small paintballs fired from specially made guns.
What Is a Vision Therapy Program?
Vision therapy is a subspecialty of optometry that is designed to improve, enhance and/or develop functional visual problems through a treatment program which helps to build new neural pathways. Vision therapy can help people who have symptoms such as eye-strain and discomfort, educational problems
How to Recognize Blindness in an Infant
Have your infant's vision checked by a professional, as it's difficult to determine if an infant is blind or vision impaired. Ask your physician to check your infant's vision as soon as you suspect a problem, since the sooner a problem is detected the more effective treatment can be.
Tips For Using Folding Specs
A lot of tests need to be undertaken for proper evaluation of your eyes and check it for the presence of diseases. The doctor may use some strange instruments and flash bright light at your eyes, and would ask you to check out many lenses to ensure which one you are most comfortable with. Every eye
Warm Compresses for Eye Problems-Credits
A list of contributors to the topic on Warm Compresses for Eye Problems.
Ultrathin DSAEK
Is ultrathin DSAEK a promising variation of standard DSAEK, and does it offer the possibility of improved visual outcomes?
Contact Lenses: Dry Eyes-Health Tools
Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Eye Problems: Using Eyedrops and Eye Ointment
Glasses For Computer Users
Any new technology brings with it new avenues and new health risks. There is no doubt that computers have become a major tool to study, work or conduct business. More and more hours are now being spent in front of computer screens.
Astigmatism - Special Contact Lenses
Astigmatism is a vision disorder resulting in blurred vision. It can happen due to the change in the curvature of the eye lens or shape of the cornea. Astigmatism can be easily treated with contact lenses although soft lenses do not help. People with astigmatism can easily use colored contacts. Othe
Improving Eyesight Naturally
After buying my first pair of glasses for reading, I was amazed at how quickly my vision seemed to worsen.I was so delighted to discover Natural Vision Improvement ... after using the practices I learned, I now I see again at better than 20/20 and I know how to keep it that way! I am so pleased to b
Chic Computer Glasses That Won’t Strain Your Eyes Or Your Budget
Along with the ubiquitous power suit and Blackberry, the latest must-have business accessory is a pair of chic computer glasses. Much more than merely a fashion accessory, computer glasses are the ans
Ketorolac vs Nepafenac for Preventing CME After Phaco
Could the prophylactic use of these topical NSAIDs aid in the prevention of cystoid macular edema after cataract surgery?
How Do I Measure Base Curve of the Eye?
The base curve of the eye is the curve of the cornea over the iris and pupil. This curve matches the concave surface of the contact lens. The measurement is key for fitting hard contact lenses. Soft contact lenses do not require the same measurements since the lens material flexes and forms to the e
Why Pupillary Distance Is Important for Progressive Eyeglasses
Do you wear Progressive Eyeglasses? Ever wonder what are the factors that are considered when creating one? These facts could serve you well especially when getting your prescription regarding corrective eyewear.
All Day Long With O2 Optix
Innovative materials have allowed contact lenses to be made with an amazing improvement in the rate of oxygen flow to the eyes. Among these lenses is Ciba Vision's O2 Optix.