If you wear contact lenses, you probably don't think much about them. But they're a relatively new invention -- in fact, the first disposable contact lens wasn't introduced until 1982. "We think of ...

The first soft contact lenses hit the U.S. market in 1971. Since then, they have developed into more than an eyeglass alternative. Contacts have become a fusion of comfort, advanced technology, and ...

Scientists have developed a new type of lens that creates multiple focal points, which could make for glasses or contacts that provide a clearer view over a range of distances. The secret? Making the ...

Wearing contact lenses can lead to dry eyes. Dry eye is a condition where your eyes cannot make enough tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Symptoms may include burning, stinging, blurry vision, ...

Glaucoma effects around 70 million people worldwide and can cause irreversible loss of vision if not treated – but around half of those living with the condition are not aware of it. Usually ...

The emotional weight behind eye surgery also comes from the stakes involved. People worry about protecting their vision, and ...