Ocular migraines, also known as visual migraines, are sudden, temporary episodes of visual distortion — and can be quite scary if you’ve never experienced one before.

Back-to-school often means a lot of screen time, whether your child is writing an essay on a laptop, playing an educational video game or studying with a friend on a cell phone.

Going back to school can be full of challenges: the need to sit still in a classroom, to master new material, and to make new friends.

Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about the various lens color options available, so you can make the best choice for your vision needs and lifestyle.

It can be hard to tell when an eye symptom is serious or not. The “wait and see” approach can work at times, but in certain situations, waiting can be detrimental to your eye health. 

The American Academy of Pediatrics (APA) recently published a policy statement (opinion piece) about visual problems that can arise after a child suffers a concussion, and the various treatment options the organization recommends.

We’ll just go right ahead and say it: contrary to myth, your contact lenses won’t melt into your eyeballs from intense heat exposure.

Approximately 95% of patients are satisfied with their LASIK/PRK outcomes and report no long-term side effects. But the remaining 5% of patients who undergo refractive surgery can experience truly debilitating complications following the procedure.

Where did the summer go?! As much fun as summer days have been, many parents and kids are already in back-to-school mode.

So while you enjoy your time in the sun, make sure your eyes are protected from ultraviolet (UV) light, which can cause the following eye conditions.