New survey reveals Americans overlook eye health—despite its impact on confidence, independence and early disease detection.

On the other hand, Dr. William Barlow of the University of Utah's Moran Eye Center notes, "Dilation isn't always required. In fact, if you are seeing your eye doctor solely to get a prescription, ...

A yearly dilated eye exam could protect more than just your vision. Problems spotted in the eye are often the first warning of disease elsewhere in the body. Fortunately, eye doctors may be the first ...

An eye examination helps detect serious vision conditions like glaucoma early on while also revealing undiagnosed diabetes, hypertension and other diseases ...

Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, nutrition and finding new approaches to chronic health problems. Expertise Public health, new wellness ...

The eyes are said to be windows to the soul. For doctors of optometry, they also offer an expansive look into your overall health, allowing optometrists to diagnose a wide array of common and ...