If you have geographic atrophy (GA), you’re likely already working with a retina specialist or low-vision specialist for treatment. But it’s also important to schedule regular eye exams with an ...

The efficacy of routine vision screenings in elderly patients by primary care physicians during physicals has been called into question by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. The recent edict ...

Christie Brinkley went in for a routine eye exam and ended up discovering that she has a type of glaucoma — one that required surgery to treat. "I just discovered that I have something called Acute ...

More than twelve million US adults ages forty and older are affected by vision impairment, and projections suggest that this number will double by 2050. Although most vision impairment can be ...

Migrant farmworkers have substantial rates of near- and distant-vision problems, but three-fourths have never had a vision screening test, reports a study in the October issue of Optometry and Vision ...

During his regular eye test at Specsavers in Bridgnorth, optician and store director, Teresa Hughes, noticed an issue with Andy Johnson’s field of vision in his right eye. The 80-year-old was referred ...

Emerging research highlights the crucial role of routine eye exams in detecting early signs of heart disease. The retina, rich in blood vessels, reflects the state of the vascular system, allowing eye ...