When you think of vision trouble, you might look at the issue head-on—literally. Determining how well you can see right in front of you is often the gauge for whether or not it’s time for a ...

A person with peripheral vision loss has difficulty seeing things above, below, or at the side without turning their head. This type of vision loss is also known as tunnel vision. Tunnel vision can ...

Glaucoma affects peripheral vision, creating blind spots in the outer edges of a person’s visual field. This can affect daily activities such as driving and walking. Glaucoma is the name for a group ...

First depiction of glasses in Tommaso da Modena's 1352 painting. Source: Tommaso da Modena Eyeglasses have been around since the 14th century. In the early days, they consisted of two small magnifying ...