Refractive errors are common eye issues that can cause blurry or distorted vision. Treatment usually involves wearing glasses or contact lenses or getting procedures ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . LASIK is the most common refractive surgery performed worldwide. Some patients, however, are not suitable ...

Lake Oswego, OR - January 08, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - At Tersigni Vision, a growing number of patients are asking ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Peripheral visual function can be improved by correcting moderate amounts of off-axis refractive errors, ...

New research published today in The Lancet Global Health reveals that less than half of people over 50 worldwide have received spectacles or contact lenses needed to correct refractive error, the ...

Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), commonly known as laser eye surgery, remains the most commonly performed surgical technique to correct refractive errors. It can be used for the correction of ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m 48 years old and have been wearing hard contacts since I was 10. Apparently, as we approach 50 our eyes don’t produce as many tears, so my hard lenses have become uncomfortable.

Vision impairment and blindness were highly prevalent and linked to morbidity in a study across 74 North Carolina nursing facilities. But corrective lenses may play a big role in improving resident ...

Children's increased screen time is leading to a rise in refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, which can significantly impact their learning and overall well-being. Early detection by parents ...

For our eyes to be able to see, light rays must be bent or "refracted" so they can focus on the retina, the nerve layer that lines the back of the eye. The cornea and the lens refract light rays. The ...