Eye and Vision

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is an outpatient surgical procedure used by ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.s) to treat myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. With PRK, an excimer laser is used to sculpt the cornea, permanently changing its shape to improve the... Full Answer

Although some people suffer from dry eyes as they grow older, others suffer from the opposite problem -- watery eyes. It may seem counterintuitive, but often this problem develops because of dry eye syndrome: because dry eyes are uncomfortable, the eyes... Full Answer

During surgery for macular pucker, there can be many reasons that a gas bubble may be placed into your eye, and you may be required to position face-down for a certain number of days. It is not unusual for this to be the case. Full Answer

Drusen are yellowish white deposits that build up beneath the retina. They are a normal result of aging but can also occur with eye disease, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In people with AMD, the tiny drusen grow together, form... Full Answer

The cornea is the round, clear first lens of the eye that allows us to see inside the eye to the iris and the pupil. Most patients don't appreciate the cornea because it is so clear and invisible. When the cornea scars it turns opaque and then it is more... Full Answer

Watch to learn about a new treatment to prevent eye irritation with contact lenses. Full Answer

Watch to learn more about how to prevent your eyelashes from falling out. Full Answer

This is actually a common myth. Men and women usually blink at identical rates. However, one study showed that women on birth control pills blinked 32% more. Researchers from Oregon studied this by observing the eyes of 59 males and 86 females.... Full Answer

Blinking is made possible by a muscle in the face called the obicularis oculi. It’s the only muscle that can close the eyelid and keep it shut. Some people lose the ability to use this important muscle, thus losing the ability to completely... Full Answer

You may notice that you have worse vision in the morning-but that could stem from dehydration of the cornea, not from true refractory problems. Your eyes need to be well-lubricated to focus. They stay lubricated through your tears and by blinking.... Full Answer