Discover Ways to Achieve Clear Vision
By Troy Bedinghaus, O.D., About.com Guide to Vision
We depend on our eyes for vision throughout our lives. It is normal for our eyes and vision to change as we age. We must be proactive in maintaining the health of our eyes by having regular comprehensive eye exams. Vision problems may be corrected through the use of contact lenses, corrective eyeglasses and refractive surgeries such as LASIK.
Eye Exams
Comprehensive eye exams are important for maintaining healthy eyes and clear vision. Children should have their first eye exam after the age of three. Find out how often you should have your eyes checked, and why.
- Eye Exam Schedules
- Infant Eye Exam
- Elements of an Eye Examination
- Pupils and Dilation
- Eye Exam Equipment Gallery
Children and the Elderly
Early eye exams are critical to ensure that children have normal, healthy vision. Early detection of vision problems is crucial because the younger a child is treated, the better the chance of responding to treatment. Older adults also need to visit the eye doctor regularly and be aware of potential vision problems that could cause loss of vision.
- School Vision Screenings
- Signs Your Child Needs Glasses
- What to Look for in Kids Eyeglasses
- Safest Lenses for Kids
- Should Teens Wear Contacts?
- Best Eyeglasses for Your Face Shape
- Eyeglass Lenes Options
- How to Clean Eyeglasses
- Lazy Eye
- Strabismus
- Myopia Control
- Computer Vision Syndrome in Children
Contacts and Corrective Lenses
With all of the convenient options available today, almost anyone can wear contact lenses for corrective vision. Some people find that wearing contact lenses fits their lifestyle, but others find them cumbersome and enjoy the ease of wearing eyeglasses. Whichever you prefer, achieving clear vision has never been easier.
- All About Contacts
- Before You Get Contacts
- Disposable Contact Lenses
- Ordering Contacts Online
- Contact Lenses and Allergies
- How Contact Lens Wearers can Minimize Eye Infections
- Using Eye Drops with Contacts
- Eyeglass Lens Options
- Buying Children's Glasses
- Eyeglass Options for Adults
- Choose the Right Eyeglasses for Your Face
LASIK Surgery
LASIK is a type of vision-correction surgery aimed at reducing a person's need for glasses or contact lenses. With the use of a laser, LASIK permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering on the front of the eye.
