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Cataracts: What to look for
Cataracts can cause things to look foggy, and make reading or driving at night difficult. Learn when to make an eye exam appointment.
Do children need sunglasses?
Parents often think to protect their children's skin with sunscreen when going outside. But what about protecting their eyes? Do children need sunglasses?
Brighter view thanks to eyelid lift
Ellen Teske felt like her eyelashes were in her way and blocking her vision. Thanks to an eyelid and brow lift, Ellen says that "living is much better and brighter."
Halloween safety: Decorative lenses can be dangerous
You may want decorative contact lenses as a way to enhance your Halloween look, especially when wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Learn why tinted eyewear may risk your eye health.
Protect your eyes from harmful light
Staring at digital screens often leads to tired eyes, blurred vision and headaches, but also can cause eye damage. Knowing the risks and how to safeguard your eyes from harmful blue light is important.
Eye pain: Taking the sting out of a sty
Have you ever woken to discover a red, painful lump near the edge of your eyelid? Here's how to treat a sty and when you should see a health care provider.
New treatment helps woman with chronic dry eyes
Chronic dry eyes kept RuthAnne Langford from doing the things she loved for years. Read how a new thermal pulsation treatment improved her condition so she can enjoy her hobbies again.
Seeing teamwork at its brightest
Linda Schweikert’s eyesight took a turn for the worse overnight. But thanks to an expert care team working across organizations, she got the vital treatment she needed in time.
Eye care visit leads to brain surgery for pain relief
Nancy Hannafin's unexplained head pain was excruciating. But her optometrist suspected the mystery source of pain was neurological and referred her to a neurologist for evaluation.
Don’t be fooled by glaucoma — the silent sight thief
Glaucoma, commonly called the silent thief of sight, is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is critical for good vision. Learn what to do to protect and secure your sight.
Seeing is believing with help of retinal specialist, eye surgery
Brad Stevens has had his share of health-related ups and downs through the years. The 37-year-old Boyceville, Wisconsin, man has Type 1 diabetes, which often causes diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease.
How to watch the solar eclipse safely
On Aug. 21, weather permitting, a solar eclipse — when the moon blocks the sun — will be visible in North America. While the eclipse is going to be a momentous occasion, it’s something experts say you need to enjoy safely.