Prism-Containing Glasses Minimize Peripheral Vision Loss

New eyewear containing prisms can expand the visual field for patients with partial blindness, reducing collisions with other pedestrians, according...

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Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure Reduces Myopia Risk Later in Life

According to a study published by JAMA Ophthalmology, exposure to ultraviolet B radiation between the ages of 14 and 29 results in a reduced risk of...

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Microbes in Your Gut Influence Major Eye Disease

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the industrialized world, affecting over 10 million...

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Congenital Nystagmus Linked to Defect in Retina’s Neurocomputation

In a child with congenital nystagmus, sometimes called “dancing eyes,” their eyes involuntarily dart back and forth due to a defect in their...

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Lutein Supplements Linked to Crystal Deposits in Eyes

Ophthalmologists frequently prescribe lutein supplements in order to slow vision loss due to macular degeneration, but new research suggests that...

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