Eye and Vision

For chemical exposures, immediately start flushing the eye for at least 20 minutes with water and go straight to the doctor. For a blow to the eye, put cool compresses on it. If the eye is bleeding, seek medical attention. And if a foreign object... Full Answer

If you've been hit in the eye, make sure that you don't have blurred or double vision and that you have not lost any vision. If you have any vision problems, see your doctor. As well, visit your doctor if the skin around the affected eye looks... Full Answer

Consider your child’s age and responsibility level when you buy toys and games. Avoid projectile toys such as darts and pellet guns, which can hit the eye from a distance. Supervise children when they are playing with toys or games that can be... Full Answer

A discharge from the eyes is typically a sign of some form of eye irritation or infection. For example, a stringy discharge associated with itching is common in children who suffer from allergies. These symptoms can be treated with allergy... Full Answer

Herpes simplex keratitis is a type of viral eye infection caused by the same virus that causes cold sores. It is common in children, and resembles viral conjunctivitis. Unlike viral conjunctivitis, it can reactivate multiple times, causing long-term... Full Answer

Hemianopia is defective vision or blindness in one side of the visual field in one or both eyes; may be caused by an embolic or low-flow transient ischemic attack or stroke in the posterior cerebral artery region. Full Answer

Laser trabeculoplasty uses very focused light energy to treat the drainage channel of the eye and improve its efficiency. The laser does not create holes in the eye but instead causes the drain to work more effectively. Both argon and selective laser... Full Answer

Although age-related changes in eyesight affect everyone, significant racial disparities exist when it comes to types of eye disease. In Americans older than 40, the leading cause of blindness in white people is age-related macular degeneration, while in... Full Answer

Most people -- nearly 95% -- who have cataract surgery receive monofocal intraocular lens (IOLs). As the name suggests, these lenses are designed to focus at one set distance (far, intermediate, or near). The lens power varies from patient to patient and... Full Answer

Age, certain diseases, and certain cosmetic treatments can affect the muscles and skin of the upper and lower eyelids in several ways. Often the problem is simply cosmetic, but in other cases it may interfere with vision or cause eye irritation, leading... Full Answer