Correction was attained within 0.5 D of targeted spherical equivalent refraction. No eyes lost more than one line of corrected distance visual acuity. One eye had pupillary block 1 day after surgery.

About half of US adults age 20 and older have refractive errors, or eye problems that result in less than 20/20 vision, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of ...

As screen time increases and vision problems become more common at every age, many still misunderstand conditions like myopia ...

Refractive errors are common eye issues that can cause blurry or distorted vision. Treatment usually involves wearing glasses or contact lenses or getting procedures ...

Medically reviewed by Andrew Greenberg, MD Key Takeaways PRK might be better if you have thin corneas or worry about dry eye.After LASIK, 90% of people have vision between 20/20 and 20/40 without ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . It is a truism that, “If you operate, you will have complications.” Wise surgeons plan ahead to avoid ...

Astigmatism (uh-STIG-muh-tiz-um) is a type of refractive error where one or more of the eye’s surfaces are not smooth and/or ...

Children's increased screen time is leading to a rise in refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, which can significantly impact their learning and overall well-being. Early detection by parents ...

Patients who previously underwent LASIK and are now experiencing age-related vision changes have a new path forward. In its latest educational article, Can I Get Refractive Lens Exchange if I’ve Had ...

Children who took short-term topical atropine eye drops, 0.01% to 1.0%, had no difference in final refractive errors 10 to 20 years after treatment. Taking short-term topical atropine eye drops, with ...