Vision Loss and Changes Directory
Vision loss and changes can have a drastic effect on a person’s life. Whether the loss or changes are due to an injury, disease, or age, dealing with this condition can be difficult. Some conditions of vision changes can be reversed through special procedures, and some vision loss can be restored as well. Depending on how the vision loss or changes happened, various aids, surgeries, and procedures are available Find out more about the different types of vision loss and changes as well as features, news articles, and references.
Medical Reference
5 Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Eyes & Vision
Learn more from WebMD about the different eye problems that can arise with diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts.
Low Vision and Your Eyes
Learn more from WebMD about low vision, an impairment that affects 14 million Americans.
Medical Tests for Women in Their 40s
If you're a woman in your 40s, learn more from WebMD about essential tests you should have in order to stay healthy for several more decades.
Understanding Symptoms of Vision Problems
Get a list of symptoms for various vision problems from the eye experts at WebMD.
Features
My Odyssey With LASIK Surgery
Not everyone achieves perfect eyesight. Consider the pluses and minuses before deciding if it's right for you.
My Odyssey With LASIK Surgery
Not everyone achieves perfect eyesight. Consider the pluses and minuses before deciding if it's right for you.
10 Key Facts to Know About LASIK
Considering LASIK to improve your eye sight? A board-certified ophthalmologist outlines 10 important things to know before undergoing the procedure.
Bilberry Extract for Vision: What the Research Says
Legend says the herb helped British pilots fly at night during World War II. But is it truth or a tall tale?
Video
Seeing Beyond Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in adults over 60. Find out how one artist overcame the disease.
The Aging Eye
An explanation of how the eyes change as you grow older and what conditions and diseases can develop.
What are some common causes of vision loss?
Dr. Shuchi B. Patel, MD, reports from the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Slideshows & Images
Essential Screening Tests Every Man Needs
Pictures show men the health screenings a doctor may recommend based on age and personal risk factors.
Changes in Sight Over Time
Your Vision Over Time: Find out what's normal, what's not, and how to keep your eyes healthy.
Slideshow: How Your Sight Changes Over Time
Slideshow: How Your Sight Changes Over Time