Eye and Vision

Vision-care insurance plans usually offer discounts on the cost of contact lenses. However, discounts and the brands the plan covers vary, so check the plan carefully before you purchase your lenses.   Full Answer

Because of their nature, most viral eye infections are not treated with medication. Short-term diseases like conjunctivitis will eventually go away on their own, although this can take two to three weeks. More long-term conditions like CMV retinitis can... Full Answer

Black spots in your vision are usually due to a benign condition often referred to as floaters. The inside of your eye is a made of a gelatinous water material called the vitreous. Normal debris or objects are present in the vitreous. When light hits... Full Answer

Some illnesses increase the risk of developing a viral eye infection. For example, having an infection of the upper respiratory system makes it more likely that you'll develop viral conjunctivitis. Other infections, like cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis,... Full Answer

Corticosteroid eye drops can be prescribed for cases in which blurred vision or sensitivity to light becomes severe enough to interfere with day-to-day life, but in most cases no treatment is needed. In the cases where it is considered necessary,... Full Answer

The cause of a viral eye infection is a virus, such as viruses of the herpes group, infecting the eye. Different viruses affect different parts of the eye. Conjunctivitis infects the transparent tissue that covers the eyeball, while herpes simplex... Full Answer

Some types work better than others to correct specific problems. For example: Rigid gas-permeable lenses may be the best choice for people who have astigmatism that's quite high or not normal. Some people cannot tolerate hard lenses. Soft lenses that... Full Answer

First, an eye examination is needed to determine your child's suitability for contact lenses. This typically includes a refraction to determine the power of the lens and an assessment of eye health. Prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses may be... Full Answer

The type of contact lens your practitioner recommends will depend on your child's vision correction requirements. Both gas-permeable and soft contact lenses have been used successfully with children.Disposable soft contact lenses (both the daily... Full Answer

Both glasses and contact lenses are good options for children who need vision correction. Recent research on children's vision correction demonstrates that contact lenses provide additional benefits to children beyond simply correcting their vision,... Full Answer