Regular eye exams can detect if you have any eye problems or other health issues unrelated to your vision. It is essential to have an annual eye test, especially when you feel changes in your eyes. After you have booked your next eye exam, preparing ahead of time is...

Astigmatism occurs when your cornea, the transparent outer layer of your eye, has an abnormal shape. It can also happen with your lens, which is the inner portion of your eye. Your vision may become blurry or fuzzy. It is a common eye problem that can be managed with...

A cataract occurs when your eye's lens becomes cloudy and impairs vision. Aging is the most common cause of cataracts and is relatively common among the elderly. Cataracts may form in either one or both eyes, but they cannot spread from one eye to another. Our eyes...

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition caused by high blood sugar levels that damage the back of the eye (retina). Left untreated, it can make people lose their vision or might result in blindness.  If you have diabetes, you should get a comprehensive eye exam at...

You could feel like another face in the crowd if you have brown eyes because most people have them. It is the most common eye color in the world, with 70–80% of people having them. Having brown eyes is common in Asia and Africa.  It is different in Europe. For...

Wearing daily disposable contact lenses is a convenient way to see clearly. Taking care of contact lenses the right way can be challenging for many people. Making sure that you or your kids use the right contact lens solution, the right amount, and change it every...

Almost every classroom has students who struggle academically, socially or behaviorally more than their classmates. Children often lack the language abilities to explain a visual issue, particularly toddlers and young children. Even if they can speak, most children...

Be sure to visit the appropriate eye care professional when it comes to your eyes. Ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians all play essential roles in providing patients with eye care. However, the degrees of training and specialities vary amongst providers....

Take care of your eyes to get the new year off to a good start! January is National Eye Care Month thus at least once a year, you and your family should visit an eye doctor to get your eyes ckecked. Dr. Jeff Porter and his associates at the Walmart Vision Centers in...

Keratoconus is an eye disorder in which the cornea, the clear, spherical front part of the eye, gets thinner and more cone-shaped over time. The cornea's uneven shape prevents the light from focusing straight on the retina, which makes it hard to see clearly....