Diabetic Retinopathy is a potentially serious disorder that affects the retina, (the back of the eyeball that receives images and transmits them to the brain by way of the optic nerve). Any damage to the retina can result in diminished vision and/...

Your food choices matter a lot when you've got diabetes. Some are better than others.Nothing is completely off limits. Even items that you might think of as “the worst" could be occasional treats -- in tiny amounts. But they won’t help you nutriti...

For the complete document, including the special instructions and things to keep in mind (found below), see this online document. Because contacts are not for everyone and because contacts require focused care and discipline to protect your eyes a...

Not surprisingly, what we eat and put in our bodies can have a major impact on the health of our bodies. While we will all eventually get cataracts if we live long enough, research has shown that certain nutrients can delay their development and p...

A corneal abrasion is a scratch or a scrape on the cornea, which is the clear, round dome covering the eye's iris and pupil. By helping focus light as it enters the eye, the cornea plays an important role in vision. When a corneal abrasion scars t...

Things to Do Always thoroughly wash (to remove bacteria) and thoroughly rinse (to remove oils, soaps, etc) your hands before handling lenses Avoid the use of soaps that contain perfumes, cold cream lotion, or oily cosmetics before handling your l...