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 ...

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 ...

An optometrist is a health care provider who manages your eye health, like a primary care doctor for your eyes. They evaluate, diagnose, and treat a range of eye conditions. Optometrists conduct ...

The Opternative exam is a bit different than sitting down in an eye doctor's office and squinting to read a chart of letters. First of all, the online test requires you to use both your smartphone, ...

Four in 10 adults in the U.S. may be at high risk for vision loss – but about 40% of that group aren’t keeping up with recommended annual comprehensive eye exams, according to the Centers for Disease ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) – January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month which means a new year’s vision should start with a routine eye exam. Glaucoma, often called the “silent thief of sight,” ...

Eye dilation refers to a widening of the pupils. When doctors dilate the pupils during an eye exam, it typically lasts between 4 and 24 hours. Doctors sometimes use eye dilation drops to dilate a ...