Parents should watch for subtle but important symptoms such as frequent eye rubbing, squinting, excessive blinking, or ...

Lawmakers have an extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting difference with a single, sensible policy. Passing the Children’s Vision Bill means fewer students will fall behind for entirely ...

As students prepare to head back to school, make scheduling an eye exam for school-age kids a priority. Nicholas Onken, OD, recommends that parents schedule a comprehensive eye exam for their children ...

A child comes to my office for their first eye examination, not as part of their health routine but because the child has been having issues at school and their grades are suffering. After the parents ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Early detection by comprehensive, dilated examination is a great way to identify current or potential vision problems to assure infants’ eyes are healthy and their vision is properly developing. UAB ...

According to the National Eye Institute, vision disorders are the most common handicapping conditions in childhood in the United States. Yet, fewer than 15 percent of all preschool children receive an ...

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 ...

Our vision can slowly degrade without us even noticing it. Eye exams are the only way to correct vision issues and diagnose eye-related diseases. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET ...

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 ...

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 ...