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How to Obtain Vision Correction Without Wearing Glasses

Orthodox ophthalmology has lead all of those who have vision problems to believe that the only way to obtain vision correction is by wearing glasses or contact lenses. However this is simply not the case. Research has shown that glasses can in fact worsen your eyesight rather than improve it!

Myopia (Nearsightedness)

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of myopia/nearsightedness, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

Novelty Contact Lenses - Special Eyes for Special Occasions

The contact lens has been something of a novelty since it was first introduced.From the colored contacts to the novelty contact lenses, the industry has experienced major changes to the way the consumer looks at vision correction.

An Exercise For the Eyes to Cure Far Sightedness

Almost all eye ailments are caused from bad habits learned as children, and strain on the eyes. Presbyopia or far sightedness is no exception. There has been a lot of success with exercise for eyes to cure far sightedness. Far-sightedness starts affecting people in their 40s. This is when the lenses

Make Your Glasses Work for You

With some 11 million people in England alone getting an eye test in 2010 according to the NHS, it is clear that many in the UK are worried about their vision and how to protect it moving forward. For

Can Contact Lenses Damage Your Eyes?

Contact lenses offer those with eye sight problems the ability to see without having to wear glasses. Contact lenses also offer those individuals with active lifestyles (like athletes) the ability to perform without the burden of eye wear. But contact lenses can also damage your eyes under certain c

Uses for Prosthetic Contact Lenses

Prosthetic contact lenses have many more therapeutic purposes beside cosmetic and vision correction.contact lens image by vladislav susoy from Fotolia.comProsthetic contact lenses are created to literally replace the lens of the eye. They are similar to commercially marketed lenses in...

Chemical Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)-Topic Overview

Chemical pinkeye (conjunctivitis) or toxic pinkeye is caused by getting smoke,liquids,fumes,or chemicals in the eye. Flushing the eye with running water must be done immediately to remove the toxic chemical or liquid. Mild pinkeye can be caused by the chlorine in swimming pools. Most people ...

How Serious is Open Angle Glaucoma?

Open angle glaucoma, which is also known as chronic simple glaucoma, occurs in 80 percent of all people with it, yet it is an eye disease that can be cured if it is discovered early. There are generally no symptoms with glaucoma; so many people do not realize they have it until it is too late. This

3 Laser Eye Surgeries That Can Give You 20-20 Or Better Vision Again

Laser vision correction differing from LASIK because no corneal flap is created. Instead, the just the epithelium or surface layer of the cornea is removed. Then a computer-controlled excimer laser then reshapes the cornea. Although healing time can take up to 30 days, the cornea's structural i

Eye Correction Options

Contact lenses have been around for more than 100 years.contact lens image by vladislav susoy from Fotolia.comThe three most common visual problems are nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Multiple options are available to correct these problems, including contact lenses,...

The History of Eyeglasses - yujie

I am a person of poor sight. Not wearing eyeglasses, I could see nothing but the fuzzy world. I have a lot of different styles of glasses, rimless glasses, semi-rimless glasses, plastic glasses and me

Eye Problems and Diabetes

Learn more from WebMD about the different eye problems that can arise with diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts.

Computers and Eyesight

More and more jobs require the use of computers. With the information age being available on the computer, more and more people are spending endless hours in front of the screen. After a long day in front of the computer, it is common to start feeling tired, irritable, or pain in the eyes or head. S