Visual distortions can affect your ability to see normally. Often called visual disturbances, they can cause changes in eyesight, such as blurry or wavy vision. These distortions can have varying ...

Have you ever gone to the optometrist for an eye test and been told your eye was shaped like a football? Or perhaps you’ve noticed your vision is becoming increasingly blurry or hard to focus? You ...

The eye acts like a camera, capturing light through the front surface (the cornea) and focusing it onto the "film" at the back of the eye (retina). To get a clear picture, the eyeball and all of its ...

Distorted vision in those over 50 may be more than just a speck in the eye and could be a sign of age-related macular degeneration.

Age-related macular degeneration, also called AMD, is the deterioration of the center of the retina called the macula. The macula is the part of the retina which is responsible for our central vision ...

Dry eye syndrome can cause several side effects. Some of these can affect your vision. It’s important to seek treatment before the condition becomes severe, at which point it can cause permanent ...

Experts associate alcohol consumption with several social, mental, and physical issues. Excessive alcohol drinking can lead to vision issues, including blindness. The effects may be short term, such ...

Flora Hui works part-time in private practice as an optometrist. Angelina Duan works in private practice as an optometrist. The eye acts like a camera, capturing light through the front surface (the ...