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I don't know all the specifics, but it sounds as if your daughter developed corneal ulcers (more than one?) from contact lens wear. She is at high risk to get them again. While changing her solutions infrequently may have been the problem, she may be more susceptible for reasons we don't understand....

What are the warning signs of a retinal detachment? My son was hit fairly hard on the side of his head with the soccer ball during a game, and I want to make sure that he doesn’t have any problems.

Eye protection means more than just wearing the contact lenses or glasses you may use for vision correction. The type of eye protection needed will depend on the activity you are involved in.

My husband always uses protective eyewear when he’s in his workshop, but now he’s telling me that I should use it when I’m out working in the yard. Do I really need to have protective eyewear to do my gardening chores?

SUNDAY, Sept. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Already a leading cause of vision loss among people older than 60, age-related macular degeneration is expected to skyrocket in numbers over the coming decades as the U.S. population grows older.

My daughter is 12 and we just realized about six months ago that she is color blind. I'm not exactly sure how long it has been, but I'm sure it wasn't always there. There are no other visible signs and she is healthy. ...

A pricey prescription drug thickens eyelashes, but it can cause light eyes to turn brown, hairs to pop up in surprising spots and other odd side effects, the FDA warns.

Findings could lead to new treatments or even a cure researchers say

Answer: Visual complaints voiced by a 6 year old are often difficult for parents to sort out. Blurred vision is a common complaint among children in this age group, whereas noting that objects are far away is an unusual observation. ...