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Dry Eyes

What causes dry eyes? How are dry eyes treated?Patient Discussions: Dry Eyes - causeFind a local Eye Doctor in your town The eye depends on the flow of tears to provide constant moisture and lubrication to maintain vision and comfort. Tears a...

Zioptan Eyedrops Approved for Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension

MONDAY, Feb. 13 -- Merck's Zioptan drops (tafluprost ophthalmic solution) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to lower pressure within the eye among people with high blood pressure of the eye (ocular hypertens...

Experimental Contacts May Ease Pain After Laser Eye Surgery

Study Suggests That Lenses Laced With Pain Meds Could One Day Replace Regular Eye Drops By Brenda Goodman, MAWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Jan. 20, 2012 -- Researchers are developing contact lenses that may one day deliver pain...

Most Contact Lens Users Don't Follow Safety Steps

Study: Less Than 1% Fully Compliant With Recommended Care By Salynn BoylesWebMD Health News Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Dec. 9, 2011 -- Most people who wear contact lenses say they know about the wear and care recommendations, but almost no...

Few Contact Lens Users Follow All Care Guidelines, Study Finds

SATURDAY, Dec. 3 -- Most contact lens users know about potential complications and believe they follow all the recommended wear and care guidelines, but few actually do, according to new research.The study included 281 patients who v...

Implantable Contact Lenses (Eyesight )

By Brenda Conaway Feature Reviewed by Alan Kozarsky, MD For most people, breaking, losing, or misplacing their glasses is an annoying inconvenience. But for Christiaan Rollich, who was severely nearsighted, not wea...

Eye Exams (Eyesight )

It's important for adults to have eye exams on a regular basis to check for problems. Regular eye exams are critical for detecting: Glaucoma Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) Cataracts Diabetic retinopathy ...

Eyedrops (Eyesight )

Whether eyedrops are treating "lazy eye," working to delay or prevent glaucoma, or helping dry or irritated eyes stay moist, they're getting more use than ever before. Here's what's new about today's eyedrops. What Are Eyedrops? Eyedrops...

Eyeglasses (Eyesight )

Eyeglasses today are fashion accessories, as stylish as purses and belts. In fact, you'll find familiar names -- Calvin Klein and Gucci to name just two -- on your choice of frames these days. So don't fret if contact lenses irritate your eyes. In...

Nearsightedness (Eyesight )

What is nearsightedness? Nearsightedness (myopia) is a common cause of blurred vision. It can be mild, moderate, or severe. If you are nearsighted, objects in the distance appear blurry and out of focus. You might squint or f...

How to Pick Good Sunglasses (Eyesight )

Here's tips for choosing shades that will protect your eyes from the sun's harmful effects. By Shelley Levitt Feature Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Sunglasses can give you instant James Dean cool, Audrey He...

Vision Tests (Eyesight )

Vision tests check many different functions of the eye. The tests measure your ability to see details at near and far distances, check for gaps or defects in your field of vision, and evaluate your ability to see different colors. ...

LASIK (Eyesight )

Laser in-situ keratomileusis, or LASIK, is a popular surgery used to correct vision in people who are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism. All laser vision correction surgeries work by reshaping the cornea, or clear front part of the ...

Styes and Chalazia (Eyesight )

What are styes and chalazia? Styes and chalazia are lumps in or along the edge of an eyelid. They may be painful or annoying, but they are rarely serious. Most will go away on their own without treatment. A sty...

Dry Eye (Eyesight )

The eye depends on the flow of tears to provide constant moisture and lubrication to maintain vision and comfort. Tears are a combination of water, for moisture; oils, for lubrication; mucus, for even spreading; and antibodies and special proteins...

Eye Injuries (Eyesight )

It's common for a speck of dirt to get blown into your eye, for soap to wash into your eye, or for you to accidentally bump your eye. For these types of minor eye injuries, home treatment is usually all that is needed. See a picture of t...

Pinkeye (Eyesight )

Pinkeye (also called conjunctivitis) is redness and swelling of the conjunctiva, the mucous membrane that lines the eyelid and eye surface. The lining of the eye is usually clear. If irritation or infection occurs, the lining becomes red and sw...

Contact Lens Care (Eyesight )

Follow these guidelines for good care to extend the life of your contact lenses, and protect the safety and health of your eyes. Always wash your hands with warm water and soap before handling your contact lenses or before touching your ...

Restore Your Near Vision -- Without Reading Glasses

Cornea Inlay Improves Near Vision in People With Presbyopia By Charlene LainoWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MDOct. 24, 2011 (Orlando, Fla.) -- A Lifesaver-shaped micro-disc about the size of a pinpoint can help restore normal readin...

Uveitis - Eyesight

Introduction to eye inflammation What are the symptoms of uveitis? What causes uveitis? How is uveitis diagnosed? How is uveitis treated? Find a local Eye Doctor in your town Introduction Uveitis (pronounced you-vee-EYE...

Strabismus - Eyesight

Introduction to strabismus What causes strabismus? How is strabismus treated? Is surgery and option to treat strabismus? Find a local Eye Doctor in your town Introduction Strabismus, also known as crossed eyes, is a condition in which the ey...

Retinoblastoma - Eyesight

What causes retinoblastoma? Who gets retinoblastoma? What are the symptoms of retinoblastoma? How is retinoblastoma diagnosed? What Are the Stages of Retinoblastoma? How Is Retinoblastoma Treated? What Does the Future Hold for People With Retin...

Presbyopia - Eyesight

Introduction to presbyopia What are the symptoms of presbyopia? How is presbyopia diagnosed? How is presbyopia treated? Find a local Eye Doctor in your town IntroductionPresbyopia is part of the natural aging process of the eye, and can...

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) Slideshow Pictures - Pink Eye - Eyesight

What is "pink eye"? Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is redness and inflammation of the membranes covering the whites of the eyes and the membranes on the inner part of the eyelids. These membranes react to a wide range of bacteria, viruses, allergy-pro...

Myopia - Eyesight

Introduction to myopia What causes myopia? What are the symptoms of myopia? How is myopia diagnosed? How is myopia treated? Find a local Eye Doctor in your town Introduction Myopia (or nearsightedness) affects 20% to 30% of the p...

Keratoconus - Eyesight

Introduction to keratoconus What causes keratoconus? Can keratoconus damage vision? How is keratoconus diagnosed? How is keratoconus treated? Will surgery correct keratoconus? Find a local Eye Doctor in your town Introduction We see thro...

Iritis - Eyesight

Medical Author: Frank J. Weinstock, MD, FACS Frank J. Weinstock, MD, FACS Dr.Frank J. Weinstock, MD, FACS, is a board-certified ophthalmolog...

Herpes of the Eye - Eyesight

Introduction to herpes viruses and the eyes How does herpetic eye disease develop? How is herpetic eye disease diagnosed? How is herpes zoster ophthalmicus treated? How is herpes simplex keratitis treated? Find a local Ey...

Farsightedness - Eyesight

Introduction to farsightedness What causes farsightedness? What are the symptoms of farsightedness? How is farsightedness diagnosed? How is farsightedness corrected? Find a local Eye Doctor in your town Introduction About 1 in 4 people in ...