Glasses and contact lenses correct refractive errors by adding or subtracting focusing power to your cornea and lens. The power needed to focus images directly on your retina is measured in diopters. This measurement is also known as your eyeglass prescription.
If you have myopia, your cornea and lens have too …

What do car air bags, weed whackers, fireworks, sports, fishhooks and bungee cords have in common? They are all potentially dangerous to your eyes.
Eye injury is probably the last thing you think about when you consider going fishing, mowing the lawn, jump starting your car or applying glitter makeup, but …

One of the greatest threats to your eyes is invisible. The scientific evidence is piling up: Long-term exposure to invisible ultraviolet radiation can damage our eyes and lead to vision loss. Everyone — including children — is at risk.
In recognition of May’s designation as UV Safety Month, the American Academy …