If your child has an eye exam and the doctor says they have keratoconus, don't panic. Keratoconus is a condition that can be managed with special contact lenses or surgery. But if left untreated, it could lead to permanent vision loss.
Dry eyes in children
Dry eyes are a common problem for children, but they can be hard to spot in your little one because the symptoms aren’t the same as for adults. Dry eyes in children tend to be more uncomfortable than painful, and treatment can help get things back on track.
Glaucoma in the elderly
Introduction As we age, our eyes lose some of their ability to focus. This is normal and nothing to worry about. It happens as part of the normal aging process, but it can also be a sign of more serious eye problems. Glaucoma is one such condition that affects older adults more than younger people. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the world. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness worldwide, accounting for more than half of all cases. It’s a group of diseases that damage the optic nerve and can lead to vision loss and blindness if...