Aging and Eyes

How eye contact can influence child development and ways to adapt.

Does your child need glasses? Signs include eye rubbing, clumsiness and difficulty reading. Learn about indicators and how often kids need an eye exam.

Have to buy contact or glasses for your teen? Read to discover the types, benefits, and features of contacts vs glasses, to help choose what's best for your teen.

Searching for a way to help your kids wear their glasses? All About Vision explores what an optician's cat can do to help normalize glasses for kids.

Would playing video games correct lazy eye in children?" All About Vision reveals recent studies that show video games and apps correct lazy eye in children.

Did you know photos can help detect eye diseases in children? All About Vision looks at how a child's photo may show signs of serious eye conditions.

Do you know the most common eye problems for toddlers? All About Vision's article explains the most common eye issues for toddlers and the impact visual health.

What is vision therapy? Should my child get vision therapy? Does vision therapy work? All of this and more.

As more children use more digital screens, eye strain is starting to take a toll on their young vision.

Astigmatism is a condition that causes blurry, fuzzy or distorted vision at any distance. It is caused by imperfections in the curvature of the cornea or the lens (or both).

How to identify and treat vision problems that may be affecting your child's ability to read and learn.

Dr. Gary Heiting details the warning signs that might indicate a preschool vision problem and when to schedule your child's first eye exam.

How you can help reduce your child's risk of developing myopia.

Learn about children's vision problems, with info on eye exams, eyeglasses, contact lenses and sunglasses for kids, vision development, etc.

Here are some easy makeup ideas for you ladies who wear eyeglasses!

Sports eyewear for teens and young athletes can enhance performance and help prevent sports-related eye injuries. Read about the best eyewear for specific sports.

Contact lenses aren't right for everyone. Will they help your teen get clearer vision?

Top 5 tips for getting the perfect frames that complement your coloring and face shape, fit you well, match your lifestyle and prescription, and are good quality.

Has your teen been asking you for contact lenses? Get the contact lens facts parents ask about most.

How eye contact can influence child development and ways to adapt.

Need bifocals or trifocals? Dr. Gary Heiting describes which type of bifocal and trifocal eyeglass lenses best fit your vision needs after age 40.

Reading glasses help with up-close vision and have various styles and prices. Includes an easy way to check which store readers help you to see clearly.

Learn about presbyopia causes, symptoms and treatments, including options for contact lenses, eyeglasses or vision surgery.

Night vision (scotopic vision) is your natural ability to see in the dark. In low light, your pupils automatically widen to gather as much light as possible.

Vision changes are normal after age 40 and can result in reading difficulty, glaucoma, cataracts and other eye conditions. Most age-related vision changes can be corrected or treated..

Progressive lenses are advanced, line-free multifocal lenses that provide more natural vision than bifocals and trifocals for people over age 40. Here's why.

Tips on night driving and safety, including best night driving glasses.

How bifocal contact lenses work; comparison of translating, concentric and aspheric designs; tips for choosing multifocal contacts.

Does hearing loss affect vision? Absolutely. If you lose your hearing, your sight becomes much more important because any loss of visual acuity makes it harder to read lips and use sign language.

If you need an eye exam and don’t drive, our guide has smart tips on getting a ride to the eye doctor. Are free rides available? What do Medicare and Medicaid cover?

Low vision coping strategies for people of all ages.

Fading night vision is common among older drivers; learn what you should do to decrease risks.

Learn about affordable senior eye care and free medical eye exams for elderly persons who qualify

Dr. Gary Heiting offers quick tips for protecting yourself against vision loss as you grow older, including healthy lifestyle choices.

Tips on how to cope with reduced vision or vision loss as you age.

Dr. Dubow explains why regular eye exams for older people can help prevent permanent eye damage from diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration.

What AMD is, who it affects and symptoms to look out for.

Guide to aging, vision and healthy diet choices, with nutritionist tips about healthy fats and best daily supplements.

These driving tips for older motorists can help you safely stay on the road longer; also, how to assess your driving ability.