A local optometrist explains how undetected vision problems can impact learning, behavior and long-term eye health.

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 ...

If you have diabetes, you should already be aware of the danger of diabetic retinopathy. This unfortunately common complication can lead to eyesight issues and, in extreme cases, even blindness. It ...

Your eyes may be the windows to your soul, but they also provide a good view of your overall health. That’s why yearly comprehensive eye exams are so vital, says Jarrett Johnson, O.D., M.P.H., a VSP ...

The eyes are among the most sensitive organs of the body and are considered to be one of the most important senses. Despite this, taking good care of our eyes is often ignored, resulting in many ...

Acuity of vision is a term used to describe the clearness or sharpness of your vision when measured at a distance of 20 feet. ‌ Visual acuity is the most common clinical measurement of how your eyes ...

Editor’s Note: The United States Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to online vision test company Opternative in October, 2017, requesting that the company cease activities that ...

Chris O’Shaughnessy volunteered at Eyes of Hope's mobile eye clinic last month. Chris O’Shaughnessy lives on Long Island and works as a clinical specialist at Empire Visionworks, where he helps shape ...

Seacoast residents are encouraged to make routine eye exams part of preventive health care as some vision and eye health conditions may develop gradually without noticeable symptomsPORTSMOUTH, N.H., ...